The latest update on The Equalizer 4 essentially confirms Denzel Washington will not return as Robert McCall after The Equalizer 3. The third installment in the action franchise was promoted as being the final time audiences would see Washington and director Antoine Fuqua work together in this series. However, the movie’s critical acclaim and box office success has once again prompted speculation that the franchise could continue. Discussions about how The Equalizer 4 could happen with Washington returning to the lead role have lingered, and Fuqua’s update on the movie puts the star in a powerful position.
Even before any details like The Equalizer 4’s story could be sorted, Fuqua addressed the possibility of the sequel happening while doing press for The Equalizer 3. The director reiterated the stance that The Equalizer 3 was envisioned as the end of the franchise but also confirmed he’d be willing to make another if Denzel was on board. The comments indicate that Washington is the one who will have a significant say in whether The Equalizer 4 happens. That might leave some with greater hope that the actor will cash in on another massive paycheck and return.
