Update: Kevin Smith clarified his earlier statement, saying that he hasn’t spoken to Ben Affleck or Matt Damon about the roles yet, nor is it confirmed that the movie is being made.
Filmmaker Kevin Smith has confirmed the development of a sequel to his critically acclaimed 1999 film Dogma. He shared updates on the project during his appearance at Vulture Festival. Smith expects Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to return in Dogma 2. These updates clarify the sequel’s direction as it moves into its early stages.
Kevin Smith reveals Dogma 2 is happening with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Kevin Smith has officially announced that Dogma 2 is in development, with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon expected to reprise their roles as fallen angels Bartleby and Loki, respectively.
Speaking at Vulture Festival on November 17, 2024, Smith shared his excitement about the sequel to Dogma. “Some people will be like, ‘Don’t f—ing touch it. You’ll ruin it,’” Smith said. “And I’m here to tell you: I will. I’m f—ing tickled. I found a way in” (via Deadline).
The director emphasized the importance of Affleck and Damon’s participation, stating, “Expect a cameo from them — more than a f—ing cameo. The only way we get a Dogma sequel made is if they’re there. So count on those guys being there.” Reflecting on their long-standing collaboration, Smith added, “I have been able to hold that over both their heads for 25 fu*king years, which is why they keep showing up in all the movies.”
Dogma premiered in 1999 as the fourth installment in Smith’s View Askewniverse. The film follows two angels trying to exploit a loophole to re-enter Heaven. Its cast features Linda Fiorentino, Salma Hayek, Alan Rickman, Chris Rock, Jason Lee, and Alanis Morissette. Smith and Jason Mewes also appeared as Silent Bob and Jay, respectively.
Smith recently announced that Dogma will return to theaters and get a 4K home release. A new company acquired its distribution rights from Miramax. According to him, the new deal may potentially lead to “sequels, TV versions, in terms of extending the story.’ Something we could never do before.”
This marks a significant milestone in Dogma’s history, as the project faced numerous delays due to rights issues with Harvey Weinstein. Smith revealed, “I was like, I can’t be involved with that dude in any way, shape, or form” (via Vulture).
