Kevin Smith’s controversial non secular quest comedy “Dogma” turned 25 final 12 months, however the filmmaker celebrated the anniversary a bit late with a tour in 2025 as an alternative. Why? As a result of, miraculously, Smith was lastly capable of get the rights to the Miramax-distributed film after infamous legal producer Harvey Weinstein saved the film hostage for years.
We coated the lengthy street Kevin Smith walked to retrieve the rights to “Dogma,” and now that he can mainly do no matter he needs, the movie has lastly been given a correct 4K launch, obtainable at this time on 4K Extremely HD disc and from digital retailers. On high of that, Smith has been exhausting at work on a script for a potential “Dogma” sequel, and he is acquired his eyes on a “Dune: Half Two” star for a key half within the follow-up.
Within the unique “Dogma,” one of many extra irreverent moments got here from having God not solely depicted as a girl, however having Her portrayed by singer Alanis Morissette. Nevertheless, what we did not see was anybody enjoying the Satan. However that may change in “Dogma 2,” as Devil himself can have a big function within the sequel’s story, and Kevin Smith already is aware of who he needs for the function of the Evil One: Austin Butler.
Kevin Smith needs Austin Butler because the Satan in Dogma 2
Earlier than Austin Butler earned an Academy Award nomination and a number of other different accolades for his efficiency as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic concerning the singer generally known as The King, he had a supporting function in Kevin Smith’s twisted horror comedy “Yoga Hosers.”
Starring the filmmaker’s daughter Harley Quinn Smith and Johnny Depp’s daughter, eventual “Nosferatu” star Lily-Rose Depp, the movie adopted the duo as a pair of comfort retailer clerks each named Colleen who discover themselves heading off Satanists, one performed by Austin Butler, and little Nazi bratwurst monsters referred to as Bratzis, all performed by Kevin Smith.Â
Smith was completely satisfied to disclose his potential casting for the Satan to /Movie in an interview concerning the house media launch of “Dogma.” The filmmaker mentioned, “I labored with a child years and years in the past, and he was so candy — good boy, very gifted — after which he went and have become tremendous well-known. Every time I write the Satan, I consider Austin Butler.”
“Particularly after ‘Dune,’ man,” Smith continued. “His Feyd was fairly badass. However our Satan is … he is not like arched eyebrow insidious. He is sexier than that. He is like a grunge rocker. And I believe Austin may pull that off fairly nicely.”
As of now, Smith continues to be writing “Dogma 2,” so we do not know precisely once we may get to see Austin Butler heating issues up as Lucifer, however keep tuned, and we’ll preserve you posted.
