Director Matthew Vaughn is set to expand the Kick-Ass franchise into a new, separate trilogy, starting with a bold reboot.
In a recent interview with Collider, Vaughn revealed that the upcoming Kick-Ass film will actually be the third installment in a trilogy, with the first two movies, School Fight and Vram, already in motion. This approach offers a fresh perspective on the well-known franchise, distancing itself from the previous films directed by Vaughn.
School Fight, the first film in the trilogy, has already been completed, and Vram is currently in production. Vaughn explained that these films are interconnected, leading up to the reboot of Kick-Ass.
His full statement is as follows:
“We’re halfway through [the script]. There’s a very, very dare I say it… and it’s gonna be a cliche coming out of this head of mine. It is a very, very meta universe. It is what, you know, Kick-Ass was reinventing and creating a R-rated superhero and no one was really doing it. This is taking that whole concept to a worthy…not even a sequel, because I think it’s just a whole new way of doing Kick-Ass, which couldn’t be more Kick-Ass.
The trilogy will be School Fight, this movie, let’s call it Vram for the time being, and then Kick-Ass, and they’re all connected.
So, when this (VRAM) is finished, I think this will launch, I’ll be conservative on this, if we’re lucky, Toronto, if we’re not lucky, Sundance. Well, this year, next year, if you know what I mean.”
The director emphasises the uniqueness of the new trilogy, highlighting its meta-universe and innovative approach to storytelling. He aims to deliver a fresh and original take on the franchise, moving beyond traditional sequel expectations and redefining the R-rated superhero genre.
Despite the reboot status, fans should not expect the return of original film stars like Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz. The trilogy marks a new era for the Kick-Ass series, with Vaughn’s involvement ensuring continuity in tone and style. Details about School Fight and Vram are still under wraps, but anticipation is building for what Vaughn has in store.
The director’s next release, Argylle, is set to open in cinemas on 1 February.
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