Danny Trejo discusses the likelihood of him returning forMachete 3.Macheteis a 2010 movie co-directed by Ethan Maniquis andRobert Rodriguez, which features Trejo as the titular Machete who launches revenge against his former boss after being betrayed. In addition to Trejo,Machetefeatures a leading cast including Michelle Rodriguez, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Cheech Marin, Steven Seagal, and Jeff Fahey. The 2010 film was followed up by a sequel three years later, titledMachete Kills.
In an interview withMoviefone, Trejo discusses whether he would return forMachete 3. First, Trejo was asked about the status ofMachete 3, which is shown to be calledMachete Kills Again…in Spacein a teaser at the end ofMachete Kills. Trejo does not provide a detailed status update, but notes that “the whole country’s waiting for it.“When asked more specifically if he would return forMachete 3,Trejo states “Oh yeah[…] I love that movie.“He also notes that he is “still in great shape"for the film. Check out the full quote from Trejo below:
Trejo:I want you to post, “Robert Rodriguez, let’s do ‘Machete Kills in Space’. The whole country’s waiting for it.
MovieFone: So, you are open to returning for another ‘Machete’?
Trejo:Oh, yeah. You kidding? I love that movie. I’m still in great shape. I still lift weights. I don’t jog as much, but I do a lot of walking.
What This Update Means For Machete In Space
Progress Updates On Machete In Space Have Been Slow
At this point, it has been over a decade sinceMachete Killswas released in 2013. This long gap between films would seemingly indicate thatMachete Kill’s once-titled sequel,Machete in Space, is unlikely to happen. After all, sinceMachete Kills Again in Spacewas initially teased in 2013, news on its progress has been slow. In 2018, Trejo noted that Rodriguez has “his own timetable for doing stuff,” neglecting to provide a concrete production update. Last year, Rodriguez noted that they “have to do"Machete 3to satisfy fans.
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Still,there have not been any concrete updates on any actual production forMachete Kills Again in Space. However, the fact that Trejo is even willing to still do the film is a good sign that it could happen. ThoughMachete Kills Again in Spacecould try to pass the torch to a different, younger version of the lead, it is hard to imagine aMachetemovie without Trejo, even if he is now 80. If the octogenarian is still willing, maybe this and the fan’s fervor will push it forward.
Would Machete Kills Again In Space Do Well?
The Film Has A Passionate Fan Base
I can imagine that one barrier to prioritizing makingMachete Kills Again in Spaceis the sheer ludicrousness of the plot. As mentioned, the concept was originally posed as a fake trailer. Given thatMacheteoriginally came out of a fake trailer that played during Rodriguez’s and Quentin Tarantino’sGrindhouse, there is always a chance. As evidenced by Rodriguez’s quote, fans have demanded forMachete Kills Again in Spaceto be made. If these fans can rally behind the goofy film being made,perhaps they can also propel the action movie to do well if it is released.
Machete
Cast
Machete tells the story of an ex-Federale named Machete, played by Danny Trejo, who is set up and left for dead by his corrupt employers. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis, this action-packed film follows Machete as he embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance. The film features an ensemble cast including Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, and Michelle Rodriguez.
