[Shaun]

Kick-Ass 2 is due for release next May, it has emerged.

John Romita Jr, the series' artist, revealed at a world record signing and sketching attempt over the weekend that deals are in place for the follow-up and that shooting will begin imminently. He also said that he is hoping to develop an animated sequence for the movie.

Writer Mark Millar appeared to confirm the news on Twitter.com/MrMarkMillar, saying only: "Sorry, I can't answer any Kick-Ass 2 specifics for a day or two, but suffice to say that Matthew [Vaughn] and I are very happy. More soon."

Millar later linked to a story in the Hollywood Reporter saying that Vaughn is close to a deal with Universal to produce the sequel. He is unlikely to return to direct it since he is expected to be busy with a follow-up to X-Men: First Class. He has apparently chosen Never Back Down helmer Jeff Wadlow to direct.

Aaron Johnson and Christopher Mintz-Passe are both expected to return, although there is doubt that Chloe Moretz will be able to reprise her scene-stealing role of Hit Girl, as she will likely have a scheduling conflict with Carrie.

Vaughn wrote the script for the project, which adapts not only Kick-Ass 2, the recent comic miniseries, but also the spinoff Hit-Girl, which is due in stores next month. The Hit-Girl storyline will be the first act of the movie, according to sources.

He self-financed the first film, which took $96 million (£59 million) on a budget of $30 million (£19 million).

[Tom4784]

At first I was like but it won't be worth doing if Chloe Moretz isn't playing Hit Girl and the fact that the director is a hack doesn't leave me hopeful.

[King Gizzard]

Doesn't feel like a sequel movie

[Ninastar]

omgomgomg

[Ramsay]

they'll probably base it off the second kick ass comic..hit girl would wanna be in it though

[Ninastar]

if hit girl isn't in then I wont watch.

(who am i kidding? I will but it won't be anywhere near as amazing)

[King Gizzard]

always forget it was a comic before hand

[Shaun]

Jim Carrey's role in Kick-Ass 2 seems to have been confirmed by director Jeff Wadlow and creator Mark Millar.

Last month (August 21), it was reported that Carrey had been approached to play The Colonel, a character who helps to "galvanise" the film's motley crew of unlikely superheroes.

Wadlow has now confirmed that the part has been cast - and strongly hinted that it went to Carrey. On Saturday (September 1), he posted on Twitter:

Jeff Wadlow @JeffWadlow
6 days till we start shooting... and we officially have our Colonel. Alrighty f'n then! @ChloeGMoretz @MintzPlasse @donald_faison #kickass2
1 Sep 12

When cast member Christopher Mintz-Plasse asked who will portray The Colonel, Kick-Ass creator Millar chimed in, tweeting: "clue- he lives with 200 raccoons and parrots, owns the mask of Loki and named by spielberg as a genius."

[Shaun]

also, including Chloe in the tweet seems to confirm that she'll be reprising her role too

[SharkAttack]

Originally Posted by Shaun

also, including Chloe in the tweet seems to confirm that she'll be reprising her role too

Finally, a reason to live for the year 2013.

[Tom4784]

Here's hoping that it lives up to the first one.

[Jake.]

/feels like an idiot for not seeing the first one yet

[King Gizzard]

[Shaun]

[King Gizzard]

glad they have hidden the identity of the dog