Sicario Trailer: This May Be the Role That Earns Emily Blunt an Oscar Nod

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We've seen Emily Blunt in many different roles since her breakout in The Devil Wears Prada, but her latest film might finally earn her some Oscar attention. She stars as an FBI agent who get in over her head in Sicario (Spanish for "hitman"), a cartel thriller from director Denis Villeneuve. Benicio Del Toro plays opposite her as the mysterious leader of the task force for which she's been recruited. Josh Brolin, Victor Garber, and Jon Bernthal all costar, along with a lot of violence and many bags of illegal narcotics. Give the trailer a watch above, and stay tuned for the Sept. 18 release date.