Denzel Washington Unveils His Inner Beast in ‘Equalizer 3’ Music Video [Exclusive Sneak Peek]

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Once again, Antoine Fuqua teams up with Jacob Banks to deliver the haunting and impactful anthem, “Monster,” for The Equalizer 3. A franchise celebrated for its high-octane action, magnetic Denzel Washington performances, and the ethical quandaries navigated by its main character, this latest installment turns up the heat in the sun-soaked landscapes of southern Italy, where Robert McCall squares off against the mafia to shield his newfound pals.

Soundtracks and Antoine Fuqua movies go together like peanut butter and jelly, and The Equalizer 3 doesn’t stray from this delicious formula. Fuqua has called upon Jacob Banks, the British singer-songwriter with Nigerian roots, to bring “Monster” to life, enhancing the movie’s gritty atmosphere. Banks’s emotive vocal cords perfectly complement the calculated ferocity of the film’s lead, Robert McCall. Banks’s earlier partnership with Fuqua on The Equalizer 2 gave us the tune “In the Name of Love,” which also graced the film. Clearly satisfied with their prior collaboration, Fuqua rolled out the welcome mat for Banks’s return in The Equalizer 3. Lucky for us, FilmSweep has the honor of exclusively presenting the lyric video for “Monster,” juxtaposing its compelling lyrics with critical sequences from the film, headlined by Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning.

The Equalizer saga is a beacon for pulse-pounding action, Washington’s magnetic screen presence, and the ethical tightropes its lead must walk. Robert McCall, wielding an arsenal of unique skills, emerges as a contemporary knight in shining armor, defending those who can’t defend themselves and serving up a dish of justice that’s best served cold.

A Quick Rewind on ‘The Equalizer’ Cinematic Journey

The saga’s opening acts, anchored in Boston, witnessed McCall endeavor to dismantle the Russian mob in Massachusetts after forming a bond with a young girl caught up in human trafficking. The sequel upped the ante as McCall sought vengeance for a fallen comrade, felled by the dark machinations of corrupt officials. Now, The Equalizer 3 is going global, zeroing in on southern Italy, where Robert McCall confronts the Italian mob in a dance of death. The official plot summary whets our appetites with:

Upon retiring from his previous career as a government hitman, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) grapples with his haunted past while finding an unlikely peace in serving as a crusader for the downtrodden. He feels surprisingly at home in the Italian south, but soon learns that his new circle of friends are entangled with local organized crime. When things take a lethal turn, McCall knows it’s time to unleash his inner beast and take on the mafia.

Early reviews for Washington’s curtain call as Robert McCall have been overwhelmingly positive. Critics and fans alike are applauding Washington and Fanning’s on-screen chemistry, a testament to their initial teamwork on Man on Fire nearly 20 years prior. Further praise has been showered on the film’s visceral violence, meticulously orchestrated by Fuqua, whose unwavering commitment to both the character and the franchise is palpable from the word go.

Prepare yourselves, folks. The Equalizer 3 rolls into theaters on September 1. Don’t miss the exclusive music video below to get a taste of what’s to come.

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More about The Equalizer 3

• The Official Equalizer 3 Website
• Jacob Banks’s Discography
• Antoine Fuqua’s Filmography
• Denzel Washington’s IMDB Page
• Dakota Fanning’s IMDB Page
• The Equalizer Series History
• Early Reviews for The Equalizer 3
• Exclusive “Monster” Music Video
• Man on Fire: Previous Washington-Fanning Collaboration
• The World of Modern Vigilantes in Cinema