Matthew Vaughn May Direct Sci-Fi Disaster Pic ‘Ascension’
By Angie Han/Oct. 12, 2015 10:30 am EST
Vaughn’s deal isn’t locked in just yet, but the plan is for him to produce and possibly direct. The British filmmaker has demonstrated a knack for stylish, eye-catching action sequences, and the premise of Ascension should offer him plenty of opportunity to show off his chops.
Vaughn’s Kingsman: The Secret Service exceeded expectations when it opened this year, grossing $412 million and kickstarting a new franchise in the process. The filmmaker is currently at work writing the sequel. Depending on how things go with the script, and depending on how things work out with star Taron Egerton’s suddenly jam-packed schedule, shooting is expected to begin next spring.
Triplett was an associate producer on Godzilla, and previously served as a VFX coordinator on films like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Fast Five, and Battleship.
No start date or release date has been announced for Ascension. However, based on the studio’s eagerness to get rolling on Kingsman 2, we’re guessing it’s gonna be a little while before Vaughn can turn his attention to Ascension.
