The Predator: Benicio Del Toro replaced by Narcos star

Benicio Del Toro has left Fox’s Predator sequel, with a replacement now in talks for the role.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Narcos‘ Boyd Holbrook is speaking with the studio about taking on the lead in The Predator.

Holbrook in the successful Netflix show Narcos.

Del Toro was set for the part but is said to have left the film over a scheduling conflict.

First official promo image released for the film.

It’s been a busy couple of days for Holbrook, after yesterday it was announced that he will star as a villain in the third Wolverine film, Logan.

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And we can see him in The Predator, directed by Shane Black, when it opens in February 2018.