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==Development and pre-production==
==Development and pre-production==
On 8 May 2012, it was reported that a sequel would be distributed by [[Universal Studios]], and that [[Matthew Vaughn]] had chosen [[Jeff Wadlow]], who also wrote the script, to direct the sequel.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/universal-kick-ass-2-matthew-vaughn-mark-millar-321688 | title=Universal in Talks for 'Kick-Ass 2' | first=Borys | last=Kit | date=8 May 2012 | accessdate=9 May 2012}}</ref>
In May 2012, it was reported that a sequel would be distributed by [[Universal Studios]], and that [[Matthew Vaughn]] had chosen [[Jeff Wadlow]], who also wrote the script, to direct the sequel.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/universal-kick-ass-2-matthew-vaughn-mark-millar-321688 | title=Universal in Talks for 'Kick-Ass 2' | first=Borys | last=Kit | date=8 May 2012 | accessdate=9 May 2012}}</ref> Later that month, [[Aaron Taylor-Johnson]] and [[Chloë Grace Moretz]] entered negotiations to reprise their roles as Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/universal-close-to-kick-ass-2-deals-with-aaron-johnson-chloe-moretz-more/|title=Universal Close To ‘Kick-Ass 2′ Deals With Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz, Others|publisher=Deadline.com}}</ref>


[[Aaron Taylor-Johnson]] and [[Chloë Grace Moretz]] reprise their roles as Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/universal-close-to-kick-ass-2-deals-with-aaron-johnson-chloe-moretz-more/|title=Universal Close To ‘Kick-Ass 2′ Deals With Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz, Others|publisher=Deadline.com}}</ref> [[Christopher Mintz-Plasse]] returns as Chris D'Amico who becomes the super-villain The Mother Fucker, the main antagonist of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitfix.com/news/christopher-mintz-plasse-confirms-kick-ass-2-start-talks-superbad-2|title=Christopher Mintz-Plasse confirms 'Kick-Ass 2' start, talks 'Superbad 2'|publisher=HitFix}}</ref>
In July 2012, [[Christopher Mintz-Plasse]] confirmed that he would return as Chris D'Amico who becomes the super-villain The Mother Fucker, the main antagonist of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitfix.com/news/christopher-mintz-plasse-confirms-kick-ass-2-start-talks-superbad-2|title=Christopher Mintz-Plasse confirms 'Kick-Ass 2' start, talks 'Superbad 2'|publisher=HitFix}}</ref> That same month, it was announced that [[John Leguizamo]] would play a character named Javier, one of The Mother Fucker's bodyguards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=64818|title=John Leguizamo Joins KICK-ASS 2 Cast|publisher=ComicBookMovie.com}}</ref>
In August 2012, it was reported that [[Donald Faison]] would play the superhero Doctor Gravity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/donald-faison-kick-ass-2-359955|title=Donald Faison Joining 'Kick-Ass 2'|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> Also that month, [[Yancy Butler]] was set to reprise her role as Angie D'Amico,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/yancy-butler-kick-ass-2-360535|title=Yancy Butler Joins 'Kick-Ass 2' (Exclusive)|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> [[Lyndsy Fonseca]] stated that she would return as Katie Deauxma in a smaller role,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=65511 |title= Lyndsy Fonseca Discusses Her Return As 'Katie Deauxma' In KICK-ASS 2|publisher=ComicBookMovie.com}}</ref> [[Robert Emms]] was cast as the former police officer turned superhero Insect Man,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/watch-out-ant-man-kick-ass-2-unleashes-insect-man/|title=Watch Out Ant-Man; ‘Kick-Ass 2′ Unleashes Insect Man|publisher=Deadline.com}}</ref> [[Morris Chestnut]] was confirmed to replace [[Omari Hardwick]] as Hit-Girl's guardian Marcus Williams,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/morris-chestnut-books-the-hive-and-kick-ass-2/|title=Morris Chestnut Books ‘The Hive’ And ‘Kick-Ass 2′|publisher=Deadline.com}}</ref> [[Lindy Booth]] was confirmed to play Night Bitch, a superhero seeking to avenge the murder of her sister, <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=93860 |title=Lindy Booth Up for Kick-Ass 2 Role|publisher=ComingSoon.Net}}</ref> [[Andy Nyman]] was announced to play one of the villians named The Tumor,<ref>{{cite web | August 26, 2012 | author = Brendon Connelly |url= http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/08/26/kick-ass-2-grows-a-tumor/ |title=Kick-Ass 2 grows a Tumor|publisher=Bleeding Cool}}</ref> and [[Claudia Lee]] joined the cast as Brooke, the leader of a gang of school bullies.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=66533 |title=Claudia Lee Joins KICK-ASS 2 Cast |publisher=ComicBookMovie.com}}</ref>


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In September 2012, [[Jim Carrey]] was officialy cast in the role of Colonel Stars and Stripes, the leader of a group of superheroes called "Justice Forever".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.jimcarreyonline.com/recent/news.php?id=1748 |title=Jim Carrey confirmed for "Kick-Ass 2"|publisher=JimCarreyOnline.com}}</ref> Also in September, [[Enzo Cilenti]] was confirmed to appear in the film as Javier's sidekick.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=67562|title=THE RUM DIARY'S Enzo Cilenti Joins The Cast Of KICK-ASS 2 |publisher=ComicBookMovie.com}}</ref> It was confirmed that bodybuilder Olga Kurkulina would portray the villainess Mother Russia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/olga-kurkulina-kick-ass-2-images/194411/|title=Olga Kurkulina to Play Mother Russia in KICK-ASS 2; First Images from the Set|publisher=Collider.com}}</ref> It was revealed that [[Clark Duke]] would reprise his role as Marty Eisenberg, who becomes the superhero Battle Guy,<ref name="collider-firstlook">{{cite web |url= http://collider.com/kick-ass-2-sequel-set-photos/196480/ |title=KICK-ASS 2 Reveals First Look at Donald Faison as Dr. Gravity, Plus More of Aaron Johnson as Kick-Ass and Members of Justice Forever|publisher=Collider.com}}</ref> and that [[Augustus Prew]] would take over the role of Todd Haynes from [[Evan Peters]], who becomes the superhero Ass-Kicker.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Kick-Ass-2-Plot-Synopsis-Revealed-Other-Updates-33614.html|title=Kick-Ass 2 Plot Synopsis Revealed And Other Updates|publisher=CinemaBlend.com}}</ref>
[[John Leguizamo]] plays a character named Javier, one of Red Mist's bodyguards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=64818|title=John Leguizamo Joins KICK-ASS 2 Cast|publisher=ComicBookMovie.com}}</ref>
[[Enzo Cilenti]] plays Javier's sidekick.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=67562|title=THE RUM DIARY'S Enzo Cilenti Joins The Cast Of KICK-ASS 2 |publisher=ComicBookMovie.com}}</ref>
[[Yancy Butler]] will return as Red Mist's mother Angie D'Amico.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/yancy-butler-kick-ass-2-360535|title=Yancy Butler Joins 'Kick-Ass 2' (Exclusive)|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>
Olga Kurkulina plays the villainess Mother Russia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/olga-kurkulina-kick-ass-2-images/194411/|title=Olga Kurkulina to Play Mother Russia in KICK-ASS 2; First Images from the Set|publisher=Collider.com}}</ref>
[[Andy Nyman]] plays one of the villians named The Tumor.<ref>{{cite web | August 26, 2012 | author = Brendon Connelly |url= http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/08/26/kick-ass-2-grows-a-tumor/ |title=Kick-Ass 2 grows a Tumor|publisher=Bleeding Cool}}</ref>
[[Claudia Lee]] plays a character named Brooke, the leader of a gang of school bullies.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=66533 |title=Claudia Lee Joins KICK-ASS 2 Cast |publisher=ComicBookMovie.com}}</ref>

[[Lyndsy Fonseca]] returns as Katie Deauxma, although her role is smaller.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=65511 |title= Lyndsy Fonseca Discusses Her Return As 'Katie Deauxma' In KICK-ASS 2|publisher=ComicBookMovie.com}}</ref>
[[Morris Chestnut]] replaces [[Omari Hardwick]] as Hit-Girl's guardian Marcus Williams.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/morris-chestnut-books-the-hive-and-kick-ass-2/|title=Morris Chestnut Books ‘The Hive’ And ‘Kick-Ass 2′|publisher=Deadline.com}}</ref>
[[Jim Carrey]] plays Colonel Stars and Stripes, the leader of a group of superheroes called "Justice Forever".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.jimcarreyonline.com/recent/news.php?id=1748 |title=Jim Carrey confirmed for "Kick-Ass 2"|publisher=JimCarreyOnline.com}}</ref>
[[Donald Faison]] appears in the film as Doctor Gravity, a superhero who is inspired by Kick-Ass and becomes one of his allies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/donald-faison-kick-ass-2-359955|title=Donald Faison Joining 'Kick-Ass 2'|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref><ref name="collider-firstlook" />
[[Robert Emms]] plays a police officer turned superhero named Insect Man.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/watch-out-ant-man-kick-ass-2-unleashes-insect-man/|title=Watch Out Ant-Man; ‘Kick-Ass 2′ Unleashes Insect Man|publisher=Deadline.com}}</ref>
[[Lindy Booth]] plays Night Bitch, a superhero seeking to avenge the murder of her sister.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=93860 |title=Lindy Booth Up for Kick-Ass 2 Role|publisher=ComingSoon.Net}}</ref>
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[[Clark Duke]] returns as Marty Eisenberg who becomes the superhero Battle Guy.<ref name="collider-firstlook">{{cite web |url= http://collider.com/kick-ass-2-sequel-set-photos/196480/ |title=KICK-ASS 2 Reveals First Look at Donald Faison as Dr. Gravity, Plus More of Aaron Johnson as Kick-Ass and Members of Justice Forever|publisher=Collider.com}}</ref> [[Augustus Prew]] takes over the role of Todd Haynes from [[Evan Peters]], and the character becomes the superhero Ass-Kicker.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Kick-Ass-2-Plot-Synopsis-Revealed-Other-Updates-33614.html|title=Kick-Ass 2 Plot Synopsis Revealed And Other Updates|publisher=CinemaBlend.com}}</ref>


==Filming==
==Filming==

Revision as of 18:19, 17 February 2013

Kick-Ass 2
Directed byJeff Wadlow
Screenplay byJeff Wadlow
Produced byMatthew Vaughn
Adam Bohling
Tarquin Pack
David Reid
Leonie Mansfield
StarringAaron Taylor-Johnson
Chloë Grace Moretz
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Jim Carrey
Narrated byAaron Taylor-Johnson
CinematographyTim Maurice-Jones
Edited byEddie Hamilton
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release dates
  • 28 June 2013 (2013-06-28) (United States)
  • 19 July 2013 (2013-07-19) (United Kingdom)
CountriesUnited States
United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Kick-Ass 2 is an upcoming 2013 film based on the comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John S. Romita, Jr. and is a sequel to the 2010 film Kick-Ass. The film was written and directed by Jeff Wadlow and co-produced by Matthew Vaughn who directed the first film.

The film stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz and Christopher Mintz-Plasse reprising their roles from the first film.

Kick-Ass 2 began principal photography on 7 September 2012, and concluded on 23 November 2012. The film is due for release on 28 June 2013 in the United States and on 19 July 2013 in the United Kingdom.

Cast

Development and pre-production

In May 2012, it was reported that a sequel would be distributed by Universal Studios, and that Matthew Vaughn had chosen Jeff Wadlow, who also wrote the script, to direct the sequel.[1] Later that month, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz entered negotiations to reprise their roles as Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl, respectively.[2]

In July 2012, Christopher Mintz-Plasse confirmed that he would return as Chris D'Amico who becomes the super-villain The Mother Fucker, the main antagonist of the film.[3] That same month, it was announced that John Leguizamo would play a character named Javier, one of The Mother Fucker's bodyguards.[4]

In August 2012, it was reported that Donald Faison would play the superhero Doctor Gravity.[5] Also that month, Yancy Butler was set to reprise her role as Angie D'Amico,[6] Lyndsy Fonseca stated that she would return as Katie Deauxma in a smaller role,[7] Robert Emms was cast as the former police officer turned superhero Insect Man,[8] Morris Chestnut was confirmed to replace Omari Hardwick as Hit-Girl's guardian Marcus Williams,[9] Lindy Booth was confirmed to play Night Bitch, a superhero seeking to avenge the murder of her sister, [10] Andy Nyman was announced to play one of the villians named The Tumor,[11] and Claudia Lee joined the cast as Brooke, the leader of a gang of school bullies.[12]

In September 2012, Jim Carrey was officialy cast in the role of Colonel Stars and Stripes, the leader of a group of superheroes called "Justice Forever".[13] Also in September, Enzo Cilenti was confirmed to appear in the film as Javier's sidekick.[14] It was confirmed that bodybuilder Olga Kurkulina would portray the villainess Mother Russia.[15] It was revealed that Clark Duke would reprise his role as Marty Eisenberg, who becomes the superhero Battle Guy,[16] and that Augustus Prew would take over the role of Todd Haynes from Evan Peters, who becomes the superhero Ass-Kicker.[17]

Filming

Principal photography began on 7 September 2012 in Mississauga, Canada. Once filming in Mississauga wrapped in late September, the cast and crew continued shooting in London, England.[18] Filming concluded on 23 November 2012.[19]

References

  1. ^ Kit, Borys (8 May 2012). "Universal in Talks for 'Kick-Ass 2'". Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Universal Close To 'Kick-Ass 2′ Deals With Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz, Others". Deadline.com.
  3. ^ "Christopher Mintz-Plasse confirms 'Kick-Ass 2' start, talks 'Superbad 2'". HitFix.
  4. ^ "John Leguizamo Joins KICK-ASS 2 Cast". ComicBookMovie.com.
  5. ^ "Donald Faison Joining 'Kick-Ass 2'". The Hollywood Reporter.
  6. ^ "Yancy Butler Joins 'Kick-Ass 2' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  7. ^ "Lyndsy Fonseca Discusses Her Return As 'Katie Deauxma' In KICK-ASS 2". ComicBookMovie.com.
  8. ^ "Watch Out Ant-Man; 'Kick-Ass 2′ Unleashes Insect Man". Deadline.com.
  9. ^ "Morris Chestnut Books 'The Hive' And 'Kick-Ass 2′". Deadline.com.
  10. ^ "Lindy Booth Up for Kick-Ass 2 Role". ComingSoon.Net.
  11. ^ Brendon Connelly. "Kick-Ass 2 grows a Tumor". Bleeding Cool. {{cite web}}: Text "August 26, 2012" ignored (help)
  12. ^ "Claudia Lee Joins KICK-ASS 2 Cast". ComicBookMovie.com.
  13. ^ "Jim Carrey confirmed for "Kick-Ass 2"". JimCarreyOnline.com.
  14. ^ "THE RUM DIARY'S Enzo Cilenti Joins The Cast Of KICK-ASS 2". ComicBookMovie.com.
  15. ^ "Olga Kurkulina to Play Mother Russia in KICK-ASS 2; First Images from the Set". Collider.com.
  16. ^ "KICK-ASS 2 Reveals First Look at Donald Faison as Dr. Gravity, Plus More of Aaron Johnson as Kick-Ass and Members of Justice Forever". Collider.com.
  17. ^ "Kick-Ass 2 Plot Synopsis Revealed And Other Updates". CinemaBlend.com.
  18. ^ "Mark Millar Shares Report from the KICK-ASS 2 Set; Teases Three More Film Adaptations of His Comics". Collider.com.
  19. ^ "Jeff Wadlow's KICK-ASS 2 Wraps Filming; Cast And Crew React On Twitter". ComicBookMovie.com.
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