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Christopher Mintz-Plasse in 'Kick-Ass' pic

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 6:59PM | By

This is one I am looking forward to: Matthew Vaughn's upcoming "Kick-Ass," which is based on the comic book series by Mark Millar.

The folks over at AICN recently posted a brand-new still from the flick, which is currently shooting. Check out one part on the left, and the other right after the jump.

"Kick-Ass" tells the violent story of a boring high school student (played by Aaron Johnson) who attempts to become a real-life superhero named Kick-Ass but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique.

On the left, you can see Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Red Mist, who tries to uncover the real identity of Kick-Ass. To view the full picture, click right here.

Also starring are Nicholas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Chloe Moretz. Watch for "Kick-Ass" in theaters sometimenext year.

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Nicholas Cage gears up to ‘Kick-Ass’

Friday, August 22, 2008 at 7:15PM | By

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Nicholas Cage is the latest to join the cast of “Kick-Ass,” Matthew Vaughn’s upcoming adaptation of Mark Millar’s violent comic book, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Aaron Johnson and Lyndsy Fonseca also boarded the project.

The story centers on a boring high school student (Johnson) who attempts to become a real-life superhero named Kick-Ass but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique. Cage stars as an ex-cop who struggles to bring down a local druglord.

Also on board is “Superbad” star Christopher Mintz-Plasse, who plays the aggressive son of a mobster who tries to uncover Kick-Ass’ identity.

Most of the major studios refused to develop the project because of the comic’s excessive violence, which is why Vaughn raised the budget for the flick himself.

Vaughn previously directed “Layer Cake” and “Stardust.” Cage most recently starred in “National Treasure: Book of Secrets.” He will next be seen in Oxide and Danny Pang’s action thriller “Bangkok Dangerous.”

McLovin to kick butt for Matthew Vaughn

Friday, August 15, 2008 at 11:33PM | By

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Christopher Mintz-Plasse is in talks to star in Matthew Vaughn’s upcoming “Kick-Ass,” an adaptation of Mark Millar’s violent comic, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

“Kick-Ass” centers on a boring high school student who attempts to become a real-life superhero named Kick-Ass but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique.

Mintz-Plasse would star as the aggressive son of a mobster who tries to uncover Kick-Ass’ identity. Also on board the project is Chloe Moretz, who plays an 11-year-old going all ninja on criminals.

The main character remains to be cast, but THR says Vaughn is already in talks with some big-time Hollywood stars.

Most of the major studios refused to develop the project because of the comic’s excessive violence, which is why Vaughn raised the budget for the flick himself.

Vaughn previously directed “Layer Cake” and “Stardust.” Mintz-Plasse made his big-screen debut in “Superbad.” He also stars in David Wain’s upcoming comedy “Role Models.”

Moretz’s acting credits include television’s “Dirty Sexy Money” and “The Eye.”