The exciting news emerged during a 'Young Guns' panel at FanX Salt Lake, where Sutherland reunited with co-star Lou Diamond Phillips. Moderated by Collider's Maggie Lovitt, the discussion naturally turned to the prospect of 'Young Guns 3,' a project that has been a subject of fan hope for over 36 years since the original film debuted.

Sutherland shared key details, confirming the involvement of original star and director Emilio Estevez, who is set to reprise his iconic role as Billy the Kid and direct the new film. Lou Diamond Phillips is also expected to return, as is Christian Slater, who joined the ensemble in 'Young Guns II' as Arkansas Dave Rudabaugh. Sutherland expressed his enthusiasm for the material, stating, "I promise you, the script is amazing, and it's going to be with Lou and Emilio and a new cast."

One of the more intriguing questions surrounding Sutherland's return is the fate of his character, Doc Scurlock, who was famously riddled with bullets in 'Young Guns II.' According to Sutherland, Estevez has a creative solution in mind. Sutherland recounted a conversation where Estevez humorously suggested, "Well, no one saw you die, dude." This playful approach hints that the new film, currently titled 'Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive,' plans to navigate past continuity challenges to bring back fan-favorite characters.

Original 'Young Guns' screenwriter John Fusco is also involved in the project, ensuring a connection to the franchise's roots. Phillips indicated that Estevez is actively working to push the project into production. The first 'Young Guns' film, which starred Estevez, Sutherland, Phillips, Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney, and Casey Siemaszko as the Regulators, was released in 1988, with its sequel following in 1990. While no official release date has been announced, Sutherland's explicit confirmation and praise for the script mark a significant step forward for the long-gestating sequel.