November 18th 2024.
After 25 long years, Kevin Smith has confirmed that a sequel to one of his most iconic films is finally in the works. Dogma, the star-studded flick that captured our hearts back in 1999, will be returning to the big screen with all its original charm and wit. Starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, alongside a talented cast including Alan Rickman, Salma Hayek, Jason Lee, Chris Rock, and Alanis Morissette, the film tells the story of fallen angels Loki and Bartleby as they make their way to New Jersey in search of a loophole to get them back into heaven.
But at what cost? In order to use this loophole, humanity would be wiped out, and it's up to Bethany Sloane, unknowingly aided by prophets, an apostle, and Serendipity, to stop them. To celebrate the 25-year anniversary of Dogma, Kevin Smith, who not only directed but also starred in the film, made the exciting announcement at Vulture Festival over the weekend that a sequel is officially in the works.
Of course, some fans may be skeptical of a sequel to such a beloved classic, but Kevin has a message for them. "Some people will be like, 'Don't f**ing touch it. You'll ruin it,'" he said, as reported by Deadline. "And I'm here to tell you: I will. I'm f**ing tickled. I found a way in." And with that, he confirmed that both Ben Affleck and Matt Damon will be making appearances in the sequel, joking that they "owe" him for his help on their Oscar-winning masterpiece, Good Will Hunting.
In fact, Kevin has been able to hold that over their heads for 25 years, which is why they keep showing up in all of his movies. "Expect a cameo from them – more than a f**ing cameo," he teased. "The only way we get a Dogma sequel made is if they're there. So, count on those guys being there." It's clear that Kevin is overjoyed to be revisiting the Dogma universe and is excited to have his friends and former co-stars join him on this journey.
Since its premiere, Dogma has become a cult classic, with a fan score of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to a critics rating of 68%. Janet Maslin of the New York Times praised it as "Mercilessly funny," while Kenneth Turan from the Los Angeles Times agreed, calling it "a raucous, profane but surprisingly endearing piece of work, a funny and lively film of ideas." It's no wonder that fans have been eagerly awaiting news of a sequel for all these years.
While it's currently unclear when we'll get to see the sequel or who else will be joining the cast, Kevin did reveal that there is potential for even more from the Dogma universe. "Sequels, TV versions, in terms of extending the story. Something we could never do before," he shared. "So, exciting man. And all those people who worked in it are still viable." It's clear that Kevin has big plans for the future of Dogma and its characters.
However, the road to a sequel hasn't been easy for Kevin. He has been fighting for years to secure the rights to the film, which were previously owned by Harvey Weinstein and his brother, Bob Weinstein, in a deal that predated streaming. But in a recent move, the rights were sold to another company, and Kevin finally had the chance to meet with them and share his vision for the future of Dogma.
Not only will the sequel be coming soon, but the original film will also be available to stream and purchase digitally, following a long battle over distribution rights. And to commemorate the 25-year anniversary, Dogma will briefly return to cinemas, much to Kevin's delight. "It's like getting my f**king child back," he exclaimed.
It's clear that Kevin Smith and the entire cast and crew of Dogma are thrilled to be bringing this beloved film back to the spotlight. And for fans of the original, this is certainly exciting news to look forward to. As Kevin said, "Expect the unexpected." So, let's buckle up and get ready for another wild ride with Loki, Bartleby, and the rest of the gang in the sequel to this cult classic.
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