Kevin Smith Has His Eyes On A Dune 2 Star To Play The Satan In Dogma 2 [Exclusive]

Kevin Smith’s controversial non secular quest comedy “Dogma” turned 25 final 12 months, however the filmmaker celebrated the anniversary a bit late with a tour in 2025 as an alternative. Why? As a result of, miraculously, Smith was lastly in a position to get the rights to the Miramax-distributed film after infamous felony producer Harvey Weinstein stored the film hostage for years.

We coated the lengthy street Kevin Smith walked to retrieve the rights to “Dogma,” and now that he can principally do no matter he needs, the movie has lastly been given a correct 4K launch, out there as we speak on 4K Extremely HD disc and from digital retailers. On high of that, Smith has been laborious at work on a script for a potential “Dogma” sequel, and he is received his eyes on a “Dune: Half Two” star for a key half within the follow-up.

Within the unique “Dogma,” one of many extra irreverent moments got here from having God not solely depicted as a lady, however having Her portrayed by singer Alanis Morissette. Nevertheless, what we did not see was anybody taking part in the Satan. However that may change in “Dogma 2,” as Devil himself can have a big position within the sequel’s story, and Kevin Smith already is aware of who he needs for the position of the Evil One: Austin Butler.

Earlier than Austin Butler earned an Academy Award nomination and several other different accolades for his efficiency as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic concerning the singer often called The King, he had a supporting position in Kevin Smith’s twisted horror comedy “Yoga Hosers.”

Starring the filmmaker’s daughter Harley Quinn Smith and Johnny Depp’s daughter, eventual “Nosferatu” star Lily-Rose Depp, the movie adopted the duo as a pair of comfort retailer clerks each named Colleen who discover themselves warding off Satanists, one performed by Austin Butler, and little Nazi bratwurst monsters referred to as Bratzis, all performed by Kevin Smith. 

Smith was pleased to disclose his potential casting for the Satan to /Movie in an interview concerning the residence media launch of “Dogma.” The filmmaker stated, “I labored with a child years and years in the past, and he was so candy — good boy, very gifted — after which he went and have become tremendous well-known. Every time I write the Satan, I consider Austin Butler.”

“Particularly after ‘Dune,’ man,” Smith continued. “His Feyd was fairly badass. However our Satan is … he is not like arched eyebrow insidious. He is sexier than that. He is like a grunge rocker. And I believe Austin might pull that off fairly properly.”

As of now, Smith remains to be writing “Dogma 2,” so we do not know precisely after we may get to see Austin Butler heating issues up as Lucifer, however keep tuned, and we’ll preserve you posted.