Kick-Ass 2

Mark Millar Comments on KICK-ASS 2, Director Jeff Wadlow, the Return of the Original Cast, Hit-Girl and the Future of KICK-ASS

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: May 22nd, 2012 at 7:35 pm

Normally, Mark Millar is not the most reliable of sources, but since we recently confirmed the start date of production on Kick-Ass 2, we can lend a bit more credence to the comic writer’s comments in the following interview.  Director Jeff Wadlow (Never Back Down)  spoke recently on the progress and tone of the sequel to Matthew Vaughn’s 2010 original hit, Kick-Ass.  Millar expands on his comments quite a bit, including a candid talk about Wadlow being chosen as director, the use of Hit-Girl in the sequel, the return of the original cast (including Aaron Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz and Christopher Mintz-Plasse) and where the franchise will go from here.  Some spoilers lay in wait ahead, but feel free to hit the jump as I’ll move the spoiler-free updates to the head of the line.

Writer-Director Jeff Wadlow Talks KICK-ASS 2; Chloe Moretz in Talks to Return

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 20th, 2012 at 8:11 pm

A couple weeks ago, we reported that Universal was close to green-lighting Kick-Ass 2 written and directed by Jeff Wadlow (Never Back Down), and produced by Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn.  At the Kapow! Comic Convention, Wadlow confirmed that shooting would begin in September.  However, he added that Chloe Moretz had not officially signed on to reprise her role as Hit-Girl, which may be a bit of a problem since Wadlow had significantly expanded the character’s role from what it was in Mark Millar‘s comic series.

Hit the jump for more on Wadlow’s plans for adapting Kick-Ass 2.

Universal in Talks to Make KICK-ASS 2; Jeff Wadlow Will Direct with Eye Towards August Production Start

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 8th, 2012 at 3:43 pm

While comic creator Mark Millar has been touting the “greenlight” for Kick-Ass 2 for years now, it turns out that production may finally get started this year.  Deadline reports that Universal is in talks to make a sequel to Matthew Vaughn’s excellent 2010 pic Kick-Ass.  Vaughn is currently busy developing a sequel to X-Men: First Class, so Jeff Wadlow will be taking over directing duties this time around.  Wadlow, who wrote and directed 2005’s Cry_Wolf and directed the 2008 fighting-centered Never Back Down, wrote the script for Vaughn who I’m assuming will be producing.  Hit the jump for more.

Mark Millar Talks KICK-ASS 2, AMERICAN JESUS, SECRET SERVICE and JUPITER’S CHILDREN

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: February 20th, 2012 at 5:44 pm

Take any of the following dates, deadlines or confirmations with a grain of salt because Mark Millar (Kick-Ass) is not known to be the most reliable person when it comes to movie news. However, in a recent interview, the comics writer did give an update on a few of his projects possibly being adapted for the big screen, including Kick-Ass 2, American Jesus and Secret Service. While it looks like Matthew Vaughn (X-Men: First Class) won’t be back to direct the sequel to Kick-Ass, Millar suggests that Vaughn may be attached as a producer when they supposedly shoot this summer. Hit the jump for more.

Christopher Mintz-Plasse Talks KICK-ASS 2

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: July 17th, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Like many of you, I loved Matthew Vaughn’s Kick-Ass.  And even though the film made almost $100 million worldwide, talk of a sequel is just that…talk.  There seems to be no real movement on the property even as Mark Millar releases new issues featuring the colorful characters.

Anyhow, the other day I was on the set of writer/director Maggie Carey’s The To Do List (formerly titled The Hand Job) and was able to participate in a group interview with Christopher Mintz-Plasse (he played Red Mist in Kick-Ass).  Eventually we asked him about Kick-Ass 2 and he revealed that’s been reading the comic and still hopes to be able to make the movie.  Hit the jump for what he said.

Jane Goldman Says Matthew Vaughn’s Next Film Will Most Likely NOT Be KICK-ASS 2

by Jason Barr    Posted: January 23rd, 2011 at 4:46 pm

With reports swirling about that Kick-Ass co-writer Jane Goldman is currently writing that film’s sequel, the X-Men: First Class co-scribe took to Twitter earlier today in an attempt to set the record straight.  Via two different tweets, Goldman denied reports that she is already hard at work on Kick-Ass 2 saying:

“Saw a few erroneous reports today that I’m currently writing Kick Ass 2 script – sorry if anyone’s disappointed, but not true. Currently writing for 2 other projects, then on to lovely Matthew V’s next thing (right now, looks unlikely to be KA2) when X-Men post-prod’ ends.”

Based upon the above, if Goldman’s not working on the Kick-Ass 2 script and it’s “unlikely” that director Matthew Vaughn’s next film will be Kick-Ass 2, then what’s Vaughn working on after X-Men: First Class?  For my best guess, hit the jump.

Chloe Moretz Exclusive Interview LET ME IN; Plus Updates on EMILY THE STRANGE, HUGO CABRET, HICK and THE RUT

by Christina Radish    Posted: October 4th, 2010 at 12:44 pm

When actress Chloe Grace Moretz says that she’s not just a normal 13-year-old girl, it’s very easy to believe her. Having begun her entertainment career at the age of five, as a model in New York City, she moved with her family to Los Angeles and has been booking acting jobs non-stop ever since.

After various television and film roles, she was brought to the attention of adult audiences with her role as Hit Girl, a ferocious, potty-mouthed 11-year-old in Kick-Ass, the action-packed adaptation of Mark Millar’s comic book of the same name. She then decided to follow up that memorable performance with her current feature, the haunting horror film Let Me In, in which she plays the eerie and mysterious 12-year-old Abby, who turns out to be a vicious vampire that needs blood to survive.

While doing promotion on that film’s opening weekend, Chloe Moretz spoke to Collider in this exclusive phone interview about relating to a character like Abby, doing her own physical stunts and being very proud of her work in the film. She also talked about her work in the psychological thriller The Fields, the experience of shooting in 3D with Martin Scorsese for Hugo Cabret, her first two leading roles in the upcoming features The Rut and Hick (she says Kirsten Dunst is in talks for this), bringing the popular goth character Emily the Strange to life in live-action form and the chance of a Kick-Ass 2 ever happening. Check out what she had to say after the jump.

Mark Millar Says KICK-ASS 2 Has Been Greenlit; We Remain Skeptical

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: August 31st, 2010 at 6:14 pm

I don’t like Mark Millar.  I don’t think he’s a particularly good writer, but his comics have been made into good movies (Wanted and Kick-Ass).  He’s a constant self-hype machine that sends the geek world into a frenzy with information that should be taken with a warehouse of salt.  And it’s time again to find your local salt warehouse because Millar said on the UK’s Radio 5 [via AICN] that the DVD/Blu-ray sales of Kick-Ass have been good enough to get the sequel a green light.

If Millar has proven himself reliable (how many times has he said that Wanted 2 is moving forward?), then I would be ecstatic at this news.  But we’re basically just reporting this so you can measure your expectations.  Perhaps, Kick-Ass 2 really does have a green light because of solid home video sales.  But I’ll wait for a second source to say so before I fire up my jetpack in joy.

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