The cast forKingsman: The Golden Circlecontinues to get more and more impressive. FilmmakerMatthew Vaughnreturns to direct theKingsmansequel, which we know is bringing the story across the pond to America to explore the U.S. version of the Kingsman, called The Statesman, headed up by a character played byHalle Berry. As if Berry’s casting andTaron Egerton’s return weren’t enough,Julianne Mooreis set as the film’s villain there is a strong indication thatColin Firthmay be reprising his role as Harry Hart(though we don’t knowhow, exactly, since his character was shot in the head inKingsman), and yesterday none other thanElton Johnentered negotiationsto join the cast. Now, Vaughn has added even more serious starpower in the form ofChanning Tatum.
The casting news came not in the form of a trade report or “in talks” nugget, but instead from Tatum himself, who shared the following tantalizing poster teasing his character:
So it would appear that Tatum may be playing a Statesman, and one with a bit of Southern charm.The Wrap’s Jeff Sneideradds that Vaughn and Co. had originally wantedJared Letofor the role, but Leto is a tricky actor to pin down and Tatum’s charm is undeniable, so I’d say he makes for a swell addition to this ensemble.
Tatum was originally supposed to be playing a Southern character of a different sort right now with theX-MenspinoffGambit, but production on that film has been delayed to at least the end of this year while work continues on the script. In the meantime, Tatum is keeping himself busy with thisKingsmansequel, and there’s also the crossover movieMiB 23on the horizon, in which he’ll reprise hisJump Streetrole oppositeJonah HillwithThe MuppetsfilmmakerJames Bobintaking the helm.
Penned by Vaughn andJaneGoldman,Kingsman:The Golden Circlealso starsMark StrongandPedroPascalandis poised to start filming soon in anticipation of a likely 2017 release date.
