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Johnson, Moretz and Mintz-Plasse Finally Negotiating for 'Kick-Ass 2'

by Ethan Anderton
May 31, 2012
Source: Deadline

Earlier this month, we got word Universal had decided to take a chance on Kick-Ass 2, the sequel to the original 2010 adaptation of Mark Millar's comic book which Matthew Vaughn brought to life. This time around Never Back Down director Jeff Wadlow is at the helm of the sequel, but no deals were in place to bring back cast members Aaron Johnson as Kick-Ass, Chloe Moretz as Hit Girl and Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Red Mist, who became a full fledged villain by the end of the first film. Now Deadline reports all three stars are in various stages of negotiating to return, with a special cameo planned. Read on!

Despite meeting his tragic demise in the first film, Nicolas Cage is looking to return in a small cameo role, likely in the form of a flashback. There's apparently some new roles that need to be cast, but the plan is for everything to come together in time to shoot this fall. Apparently there had been talk of Johnson not returning with his role being recast, but they turned out to just be rumors. Though we're still not sure about how close the story will be to the comic book sequel, apparently Hit Girl has a bigger story in the film than she does in the book, as Wadlow told audiences at Kapow not too long ago. But it sounds like Kick-Ass will be working with a new hero, and Red Mist is busy becoming Motherfucker and gathering a team of villains to wreak havoc. As someone who loved Kick-Ass, I hope this sequel delivers the same punches as the first.

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http://www.fusedfilm.com/ Michael Lee

Hope Chole-Moretz can cope with the heavy schedule she has.
- BeepBeepRichie
  
  The studio is backing up the Brinks truck for her...she'll cope just fine.
Xerxexx

Yay!
Chris Amaya

Totally excited! I loved the first one.
beevis

this is good news.
jaded

Meh. Concept of the first one is cool,as in a real person tries to be a comic book hero but then they had to f*** it up with the comic book hero movie cliches so it's yet just another comic book hero movie..sequel is probably going to be worse in that aspect...so meh...
- Solo_Calrissian
  
  Kinda felt that way too. I thought the featurettes exposed way too much of the movie and Hallelujah in slow-mo reminded me of the Watchmen. Not a bad movie. Just wasnt blown away by it like some.
grimjob

Excellent.
Ehsan Davodi

Director????? ...oh god so interest who coming for that...first one was Hypnotic & Phenomenal & Cult (for me) I Wana R rated-Hot-Visonary & Spectacular-Intense-Brutal-Heartful-Bitter & Tragic with his also Dark Hilarious moments PICTURE with Fantastic Marvelous Ultimate Special Effects If movie Wana had special place in my heart again , " Kick-Ass 2 " must kick-ass of " Kick-Ass " ! And this need a director in size & craft of Masterful Matthew Vaughn, He has unique style and great vision especially in action sequences. My all look is close to Chloe! She is a " Diamond " I become tired of expecting sequel, please Bring It On I
Ehsan Davodi

Sorry,I be thrilled & read topic after writhing my comment, mr.Jeff Wadlow Wana direct this, let down for me Not Even In Size Of Matthew Vaughn But for me there is Dark Light In End Of Tunnel STILL, wish the best for them
- Ryderup
  
  Start writing english.
  - Ehsan Davodi
    
    Get better dude, thank you
    - http://www.jimmylove.com/ Jimmy Love
      
      You have a cold Ryderup?
quazimotto

Great movie. The real issue is that Vaughn and Millar not only wrote the screenplay and comic side-by-side, but were able to make the film they wanted without Studio interference. Going the independent route allowed them to skip the censorship and deliver one of the most creative and brutal "Super Hero" movies to date. Vaughn adapted the screen-play for Kick Ass 2 with Jeff Wadlow. Considering Wadlow's the new director and also the guy who wrote and directed Cry Wolf, that's not encouraging. Add in a Studio buying the filming rights to Kick Ass and wanting to put their stamp on this by taking a "chance" on a sequel...and this movie is primed for being the best sequel of all time! The only way to make this movie any awesomer is if Universal gives the role of Hit Girl to Kristen Stewert.
- wuh?
  
  " The only way to make this movie any awesomer is if Universal gives the role of Hit Girl to Kristen Stewert. " Not sure if serious or trolling?
  - LosZombies
    
    Quaimotto has GOT to be trolling, Kristen Stewart cant act for shit... >.<"
    - Akirakorn
      
      She can, it's just her biggest movies have directors who can't direct actors, which is what she (and much of Hollywood) needs. Look at the reviews for Twilight, and especially Snow White and the Huntsman that was just posted: http://www.firstshowing.net/2012/review-snow-white-the-huntsman-a-rocky-start-to-sanders-career/
- http://www.jimmylove.com/ Jimmy Love
  
  Crack is Whack! so you need to stop.
LosZombies

First one was actually pretty damn cool, but Red Mist becomes a villain named Motherfucker?? Thats freakin hysterical lmao
- Ehsan Davodi
  
  Really???? Hahaha...what cool name,If films get R rated, that name capable for Red Mist he is really mother... They don't must change anything from original comic but they must use this title lower
http://www.absolutefiction.com/ Jed Tylman

Not such a wimp this time, pretty please.
F***ing cartoon movies

Shit ass.