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Jonathan Rhys Meyers Wanted For STAR WARS EPISODE VII Role?

LatinoReview's big scoop of the week is that Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Myers (Match Point, MI3, Tudors) is being pursued for a major role in J.J. Abrams' Star Wars Episode VII. The two previously worked together on Mission: Impossible 3 which helped resurrect the Tom Cruise franchise. While his role is unknown it's possible he could play either villain or hero (Ben Skywalker?). The new film may focus on the Skywalker kids and a new Jedi Academy. Jonathan is the second new name being linked to the project. When Matthew Vaughn was pitching his vision for the film to Disney/LucasFilm wanted Chloe Moretz for the female lead.

Mark Millar Promises KICK-ASS 3 Will Be The Last Film

Mark Millar is looking to the future and has a bunch of his creator owned comics being turned into films. He already has Nemesis, Secret Service and Superior in development with major players involved. Millar was also recently hired by 20th Century Fox to consult their Marvel franchises. Kick-Ass 2 was picked up by Universal (Lionsgate released the original) who is also looking to make Wanted 2 with Millar. Mark revealed to SFX Magazine (via MTV) that he'll be wrapping things up in Kick-Ass 3 meaning there won't be anyone more films after the third one. It took material from both Kick-Ass 2 and Hit-Girl to end up with the sequel's script, so it just might be too time consuming to make more than three films. I'm not sure if this means that a Hit Girl film is off the table as well.

"'Kick-Ass 3' is going to be the last one," he said. "I told Universal this and they asked me, ‘What does that mean?’ I said, ‘It means that this is where it all ends.’ They said, ‘Do they all die at the end?’ I said, ‘Maybe’ – because this is a realistic superhero story. And if someone doesn’t have a bullet proof vest like Superman and doesn’t have Batman’s millions then eventually he is going turn around the wrong corner and get his head kicked in or get shot in the face."

Empire Reveals New Images From THE WOLVERINE, KICK-ASS 2 And THOR: THE DARK WORLD

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Chloë Moretz Pitched As Lead In STAR WARS EPISODE VII?

While SlashFilm has been fuelling the rumor that a female Skywalker would be the focus of the new trilogy. They've recently dropped another tidbit of information that could see a female lead in J.J. Abrams' Episode VII. Apparently, when Matthew Vaughn was still in the running he had pitched Chloë Grace Moretz ( 500 Days of Summer, Kick-Ass 1-2) to LucasFilm. This could really mean that the studio is looking to have the trilogy centered around this unnamed female Skywalker (likely Jaina Skywalker Solo).

Moretz has taken on a lot of adult material in her career including the iconic Hit-Girl in the Kick-Ass films. Along with taking on the role of scream queen in horror remakes Let Me In and Carrie.  I don't doubt the studio could still consider her but Abrams will likely cast his own choices. At least we have an idea that the lead of the new trilogy could be a teenage girl. Hitting the trend of a female driven franchise such as Hunger Games, would also help fans get a fresh take on the Star Wars universe.

Lindy Booth To Play Night-Bitch In KICK-ASS 2

THR reports that actress Lindy Booth (Cry Wolf, Dawn of The Dead) is set to play Justice Forever member Night-Bitch in Kick-Ass 2.

Jim Carrey Offered Role In KICK-ASS 2

Deadline reports that Jim Carrey has been offered the role of The Colonel in Kick-Ass 2. The character is a former gangster turned vigilante that creates the superhero group Justice Forever. Jim hasn't taken the offer but it would likely boost his credibility with audiences. Plus he could tons of fun as did Nic Cage playing an Adam West inspired Big Daddy.

Cast In Talks To Return For 'KICK-ASS 2'

Deadline reports that Universal is close to making deals to see cast members Aaron Johnson, Chloë Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Nicolas Cage (in a cameo) return for Kick-Ass 2. Jeff Wadlow would be directing the film this summer while Matthew Vaughn would stay on as a producer. Vaughn is currently prepping for the next X-Men film which will shoot early next year. It's expected Kick-Ass 2 will get a Spring 2013 release date.

Chloë Moretz Continuing Her Reign As Scream Queen With Zombe Film 'MAGGIE' And Possibly 'KICK-ASS 2'

Chloë Moretz is quickly cementing herself as the unofficial modern "scream queen" of our era placing herself in genre focused projects such as Let Me In, Kick-Ass, Texas Killing Fields, Dark Shadows and the upcoming remake of Carrie. Variety reports she's in talks to play a young zombie in the film Maggie which would co-star Paddy Considine (Dead Man Shoes, Submarine, Red Riding) as her father. The zombie genre couldn't be bigger at the moment with The Walking Dead taking over TV along with films such as the romantic/dramedy Warm Bodies and the event film World War Z starring Brad Pitt.

Set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse, story concerns a father's unconditional love for his daughter. Considine is in talks to play the father, while Moretz would play his titular daughter.

There's no word if this project would conflict with the summer production of Kick-Ass 2 which has Jeff Wadlow attached to direct. It's been reported that original cast members are in talks to reprise their roles. However, Moretz has grown considerably since the first film so it wouldn't be hard to imagine Universal re-casting Mindy/Hit-Girl. That said the Kick-Ass spin-off comic Hit-Girl does feature a more mature Chloë as the violent heroine in a varient cover.

'KICK-ASS 2' Could Move Forward At Universal With Jeff Wadlow Writing/Directing

Deadline is reporting that Universal is looking to pickup the sequel to Kick-Ass. Universal was the first studio to adapt Mark Millar's work with Wanted starring James McAvoy. They are currently also trying to figure out how to put Wanted 2 together as well. Jeff Wadlow (Cry Wolf) who also wrote a script for Matthew Vaughn's Bloodshot is writing Kick-Ass 2 with the hopes to also direct. Aaron Johnson, Chloe Mortez and Christopher Mintz-Plasse are currently in talks to reprise their roles. Wadlow was attached to direct the Liam Neeson actioner Non-Stop but Kick-Ass 2 is expected to shoot this summer. I assume Matthew Vaughn will stay on as a producer along with Mark Millar. The sequel based on the second run of the comic series involves a massive amount of new costumed heroes and villains.

Julianne Moore In Talks To Join 'CARRIE' Remake

BloodyDisgusting reports that Sony is now talking with Juilanne Moore (Hannibal, Big Lebowski) to take the role of Carrie's abusive/religious mother. It had been previously reported that Moore and Jodie Foster had been pursued for the part. Chloë Moretz (Dark Shadows, Let Me In, Kick-Ass) will be playing the title role in the horror remake.

Chloë Moretz Offered Lead In Carrie Remake

It looks like Chloë Moretz (Hugo, Kick-Ass) is cementing her status as our modern day scream queen as THR reports she has been offered the lead in the Carrie remake. Moretz has been slowly been raking up horror roles with Let Me In, Dark Shadows and now Carrie making her the modern day Jamie Lee Curtis.   Julianne Moore is in the mix for the role of her nutty/religious mother which I hope happens.