"Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive" Set to Film in the Mesilla Valley

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — It has been nearly four decades since Emilio Estevez first brandished his pistol portraying Billy the Kid in the classic western film "Young Guns."

On Thursday, during Film and Media Day at the New Mexico State Capitol, the actor revealed his return to the birthplace of the series to shoot the upcoming chapter in the saga. He will helm "Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive" as both director and lead, reprising his role as the renowned outcast. Joining him once more will be veterans Lou Diamond Phillips and Christian Slater from the previous installments.

Estevez stated at a press conference that he has been subjected to jokes suggesting the title might be "Old Guns."

The initial "Young Guns" was released in 1988. The film's popularity led to a follow-up movie coming out two years after. Each of these movies was shot in New Mexico.

The region boasts an extensive legacy within the film industry. Its dramatic and untamed scenery served as a favored setting for Western movies featuring actors like John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Spencer Tracy, and Kirk Douglas. Today, it houses major production centers for Netflix and NBCUniversal.

On Thursday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham emphasized "Young Guns" as one of the movies that contributed to establishing New Mexico as a top location for filmmaking, noting that the upcoming film will further enhance this reputation.

"This production perfectly embodies what our film incentives aim to draw — top-notch projects that generate employment opportunities for New Mexicans while highlighting our state’s remarkable scenery," she stated.

Estevez, who is 62 years old, mentioned that certain aspects of the film are already underway; however, authorities did not offer specifics regarding when filming might begin. While the storyline remains confidential, Estevez and Phillips have suggested in previous interviews over the past few years that reviving this series for the cinema screens is quite likely.

" Young Guns 3," penned by Estevez and John Fusco, is set to be produced by Morgan Creek.

The Associated Press

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