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Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg Back Together for World's End
April 3, 2008
by Kevin Powers
After seeing Simon Pegg in the now-playing Run Fatboy Run, I've decided that the guy is simply undeniably likable in just about anything. I even consider a notable highlight of Mission: Impossible III is Pegg's brief appearance. Of course, I think most domestic audiences knew little of the Englishman until his performance in Shaun of the Dead in 2004. That film was written by Pegg and friend, Edgar Wright, who also directed the flick. Their follow-up collaboration was the equally hysterical Hot Fuzz. Awesomely, the two will pair up again for the tentatively-titled The World's End considering that Working Title Films has inked a new two-film deal with Wright.
In both hit films - and this goes for the upcoming World's End as well - Wright and Pegg pay a comedic homage to their favorite genres of film; Hot Fuzz is the typical action and guns flick, whereas Shaun is a standard zombie affair. There's little detail on what World's End will mock, but presumably it'll be doomsday-ish and sci-fi in nature. I at least hope stout sidekick, Nick Frost, will join the project as well, though details to that effect haven't surfaced.
A testament to the pair's ridiculousness is another theme that runs through these three films: blood and ice cream. The former element is readily apparent if you've seen either film, but what's up with the ice cream? Well, this ultimate trio of films is sometimes referred to as the "Cornetto Trilogy," because each features a flavor of the popular Cornetto ice cream - strawberry (Shaun of the Dead), original (Hot Fuzz) and mint-chocolate chip (World's End). So be sure to look for it in the film when it comes out. I hope they eventually come out with a box set of the movies and play up the blood and ice cream angle!
But back to the news about Wright and his deal with Working Title. The already busy director - he has Ant-Man and Scott Pilgrim on his plate right now - will turn out two films under this agreement, the other being Baby Driver, which will come out before World's End. That film is supposed to be "a wild spin on the action and crime genres which will be set in the US." Pegg isn't involved in this one, but I'm sure it'll still be good. Edgar, though not in the front of the camera, is frickin' funny. Do you remember when he completely pranked Michael Cera and Jonah Hill from Superbad? That's some damn talent. (You can watch the video here as it seems to be taken off of YouTube.)
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Reader Feedback - 11 Comments »
1
Today, I think, may be the happiest day of my life. This crew is so freaking funny. I love them soooo much!!! YAY!
Breebaby on Apr 3, 2008
2
"Run, Fatboy Run" was crap. If you love the team of Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, you must must must seek out the acclaimed and HILARIOUS BBC series "Spaced". It only ran for two seasons. But not because it failed or wasn't good, they just only planned on the two seasons. Fantastic cast. And one of the best BBC britcoms ever.
Rob on Apr 3, 2008
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i loved shaun of the dead and hot fuzz was twice as good, this one should be great
maybe its about british pirates(pirates of carribean at worlds end)
harrison on Apr 3, 2008
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Shaun Of The Dead was no standard Zombie affair as you state in the article - it was a comedic, fresh and witty take on the Zombie genre just as Hot Fuzz is a comedic homage. Nevertheless, it'll be something to look forward to.
personx on Apr 4, 2008
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The Worlds End is also a popular pub name in the UK… hmm…
RP on Apr 4, 2008
6
You made my day. I love these films, I can't wait to see this one. I'll be following it's progress, so please keep up with it here.
RStewie on Apr 4, 2008
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I believe I had heard that their third film was going to be an homage to the road movie and that Nick Frost was actually going to take the lead.
Pwaully on Apr 5, 2008
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Nope, the road movie with Nick Frost is actually something totally different. So we will be getting two new Simon Pegg movies.
BRiz on Apr 6, 2008
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YES!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome! I love Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. I own both. Ha and I have the one disc and 3 disc version of Hot Fuzz. It was the one release I wasn't upset about the double dip bc the 3 disc is epic.
Bridget on Apr 10, 2008
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Spaced was not a BBC sitcom.
Gemma on Jul 29, 2008