Exclusive News: Exciting Reboot & Filming Schedule Revealed for Kick-Ass - Packed with Surprising Sequel Plans and Beloved Original Characters!

Summary

Matthew Vaughn plans to reboot the Kick-Ass franchise and aims to start filming in 2024, with ideas for the original characters to return in a potential sequel.

The original Kick-Ass film revolutionized people's view of superhero movies and was a profitable venture at the box office. However, its sequel faced less success, attracting unfavorable critiques.

Given Vaughn's hectic schedule, it remains uncertain if he will be actively involved in the reboot. Nevertheless, if his dedication to this project matches his previous comic adaptations, there is optimism that the franchise can be revived, bringing back the beloved characters.

Matthew Vaughn has recently announced his plans to reboot the popular movie Kick-Ass. The reboot is based on the graphic novels by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. The original movies, which were released over a decade ago, followed the story of Dave Lizewski, a geeky teenager turned real-life superhero. The movies received critical acclaim and were a box office success, although the sequel didn't perform as well.

During a panel at the New York Comic Con, Matthew Vaughn confirmed that he is still moving forward with the Kick-Ass reboot. He revealed that filming for the new project is set to begin in 2024. While the original characters won't be part of the reboot, Vaughn has ideas for their potential return in a future sequel.

Next year, we are planning to reboot Kick-Ass and also introduce Kingsman 3. The release of Kick-Ass considerably altered the audience's perception of what a superhero movie could be during that time, which is why we are embarking on this project once again. However, it is important to note that none of the characters from the previous Kick-Ass installments will be featured in this reboot. While we do have plans to bring them back in the future, this particular reboot takes a creative detour that I am unable to disclose. Nonetheless, this new approach promises to be exciting and enjoyable.

Will The Reboot Redeem Kick-Ass 2's Failure?

In 2018, Vaughn unveiled his plans to reboot Kick-Ass through his newly launched Marv Studios. However, he recently disclosed that he would have to wait until 2023 for the rights to revert back to him before taking any action. Apart from introducing Taylor-Johnson and Moretz to the public, the original film propelled Vaughn's career as a highly sought-after director. This led him to co-write and direct X-Men: First Class, co-write its sequel Days of Future Past, and spearhead the adaptation of Millar's comic series into the successful Kingsman franchise.

It was because of this hectic schedule that Vaughn decided to hand over the responsibility of Kick-Ass 2 to Jeff Wadlow, whom he personally chose to write and direct the sequel. At that time, Wadlow was relatively unknown, but he has since gained recognition for his involvement in various Blumhouse horror projects, most notably the reimagining of the movie Fantasy Island. Unfortunately, his work on this film earned him two Razzie nominations for Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay. The release of the sequel in 2013 provided early evidence of Wadlow's struggles as both a writer and director, as it received predominantly negative reviews. Critics and audiences alike criticized the film for lacking the clever writing and unconventional storytelling that made the original 2010 movie a success.

The extent of Vaughn's involvement in developing the Kick-Ass reboot, such as writing the screenplay, directing the movie, or sharing his story plans with another filmmaker, remains uncertain. His plan to film Kingsman: The Blue Blood in 2024 might mean that he has a busy schedule and may not be able to handle both projects. However, if his dedication to the franchise is as strong as his other Millar-based works, there is optimism that the reboot will bring Kick-Ass back on track and potentially pave the way for the return of the original characters in a sequel.