After regaining management of the unique 1999 movie Dogma from Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Smith is transferring forward with plans for a sequel.
Smith shared the information throughout a twenty fifth anniversary screening of Dogma at Vulture Competition over the weekend. “Some individuals can be like, ‘Don’t fucking contact it. You’ll smash it,’” stated Smith. “And I’m right here to inform you: I’ll. I’m fucking tickled. I discovered a method in.”
The filmmaker additionally urged that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who starred within the authentic movie, would return for its sequel. After he helped the pair “save” their Academy Award-nominated movie Good Will Looking, Smith says the duo owe him. “I’ve been capable of maintain that over each their heads for 25 fucking years, which is why they hold displaying up in all the films. Anticipate a cameo from them — greater than a fucking cameo. The one method we get a Dogma sequel made is that if they’re there. So depend on these guys being there,” Smith added.
As revealed final month, Smith re-secured the rights to Dogma after its one-time proprietor, Weinstein, held it “hostage” for years. Smith intends to re-release the movie in theaters in 2025, in addition to make it obtainable on streaming for the movie time, all in celebration of its twenty fifth anniversary.
Smith’s most up-to-date movie, The 4:30 Film, is out now. Revisit sondramedia’s interview with Smith from final month, the place he mentioned the state of the movie business, his profession, and extra.