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Kevin Smith Writing Dogma 2 With Helen Mirren in Mind, Eyes Austin Butler as the Devil

Smith targets a Cannes-level return for the satire following a 25th‑anniversary revival of the original.

Overview

  • Smith says he is actively scripting the sequel after reclaiming the rights to Dogma and rolling out a 4K remaster this year.
  • He is writing a reimagined celestial guide specifically for Helen Mirren rather than recasting Alan Rickman’s Metatron.
  • Smith noted he briefly considered Adam Driver as a potential successor before deciding to tailor the new role for Mirren.
  • The filmmaker envisions Austin Butler as a seductive, grunge‑rocker take on the Devil, citing Butler’s Dune performance and their past collaboration.
  • He plans to invite all surviving original cast members to return, acknowledging that Rickman and George Carlin have passed away.