Kevin Smith Reveals ‘Dogma 2’ Is in the Works, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon May Return

As a dedicated fan of Kevin Smith’s work, I am overjoyed at the prospect of a sequel to “Dogma”! The View Askewniverse has been a staple in my cinematic journey for decades, and I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia tinged with anticipation. It’s fascinating to see how Smith’s life experiences have shaped this project, from his collaborations with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon on “Good Will Hunting” to the evolution of his creative universe.


25 years following the initial premiere, filmmaker Kevin Smith is currently developing a follow-up to “Dogma,” with the hope that stars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon will appear in some capacity for a brief scene or two.

During his “Dogma Confessional” at Vulture Festival, Smith shared his excitement about the project, joking about potential backlash:

Some folks might advise, “Leave it alone – you’ll only spoil it.” Yet, I find myself excited, as I’ve discovered a means to bring about the change I seek.

Smith is confident that Affleck and Damon will return as fallen angels Bartleby and Loki. He humorously added that after helping them with Good Will Hunting in 1997, they owe him.

25 years ago, the panel celebrated Dogma’s anniversary, reminiscing about the movie’s tale of two angels seeking a way to re-enter heaven. The 1999 film featured Linda Fiorentino, Salma Hayek, Alan Rickman, Chris Rock, Jason Lee, and Alanis Morissette, along with Smith and Jason Mewes as Jay and Silent Bob. It was the fourth movie in Smith’s universe of films, known as View Askewniverse, which includes movies like Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, and the Jay and Silent Bob movies.

In a nutshell, “Dogma” was the fourth film set within the universe of Kevin Smith’s works, known as the View Askewniverse. This universe includes “Clerks” (1994), “Mallrats” (1995), “Chasing Amy” (1997), “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back” (2001), “Clerks II” (2006), “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” (2019), and the upcoming “Clerks III” (2022).

Lately, it’s been revealed that the movie “Dogma” is coming back to cinemas with a fresh home release, all due to a newly struck distribution agreement. For the very first time, this film may also be accessible for streaming.

This fresh agreement presents opportunities for follow-ups, screen versions on TV, or means to broaden the narrative further. It’s thrilling news, and a significant number of the initial actors continue to be involved in the entertainment field.

Following the emergence of sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein in 2017, Smith expressed a sense of “shame” for having collaborated with the producer at the start of his career. He vowed to contribute all future profits from his Miramax and The Weinstein Company projects to Women in Film.

As a dedicated gamer, I myself was approached by Weinsten with an intriguing proposition – the development of Dogma 2. However, I chose to decline this enticing opportunity.

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2024-11-18 09:43