Kevin Smith just knee-slided into all of our ’90s nostalgia with an announcement that feels lifted straight from a relic of better studio decisions. He confirmed that a sequel to his cult classic, Dogma, is now officially in the works, and somehow Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are the ones descending from their Hollywood heavens to reprise their roles as fallen angels Bartleby and Loki. Yes, folks, you heard it right—hell hath no fury like two actors seeking a loophole back from mediocrity.
During the Dogma Confessional at Vulture Festival, Smith tactfully sidestepped the audience concern of “fine, if you insist on ruining my childhood maybe stay waggling that quirk of yours away from this baptism of resentment” by humorously exclaiming, “I’m f—ing tickled. I found a way in.” If only finding a way in was as easy as accessing your ex’s Netflix account.
To add some spiciness to this blasphemous burrito combo, Smith proudly proclaimed his role as the guardian angel of Affleck and Damon’s careers, tossing “Good Will Hunting” like breadcrumbs into the audience’s nostalgia-laden better food scenes. Funnily enough, he has a solid case—a movie once brimming with heart and strife isn’t something you find rolled up in a Fast Food joint, after all. Now, it’s been over 25 years since Dogma introduced audiences to a motley crew that consisted of Linda Fiorentino, Salma Hayek, Alan Rickman, Chris Rock, and of course, the patented Smith and Mewes combo of Jay and Silent Bob. It was like an ecclesiastical Senate hearing for creative talent, and who officiated? Probably the hipster God played by Rickman.
With the news of more celestial meddling in the original film franchise’s affairs, Smith dropped a bomb—Dogma is also marching back into theaters with a shiny new home video release as part of a Miramax rights dance-off. Imagine that swan dive from the clutches of político Weinstein’s legacy. Cheers to that! This rights acquisition could pave the way for more sneaky installments, or, heaven forbid, a Disney-approved spinoff streaming sitcom nobody asked for. Yes, because what we really need is nine seasons of “Bartleby and Loki: Couch Surfers from Heaven.”
On top of everything, let’s not skip the juicy drama behind the scenes. Smith, with equal parts shame and determination, promised to donate future residuals from his old Miramax work to Women in Film. Nothing like turning the bitter lemonade into a lucrative glamor ride while condemning Icarus for not taking the right launch platform.
Once upon a time, the mythical Door to Dogma 2 swung shut, courtesy of Mr. Weinstein himself. But, hey, Smith is carving his own throne of choice now. This punking of paradise may live on thanks to the intrepid director shucking that fat-tailed corpse off his back. Buckle in for a celestial joyride; it seems like this is the team reunion at Cinema Con your celestial body didn’t know it needed. Is your faith restored yet? Or were you just getting attached in exchange for a holy moving experience? Strap in, kids. We’re about to crash back into New Jersey.
Kevin Smith’s announcement that ‘Dogma 2’ is in the works, with nuclear-strength duo Ben Affleck and Matt Damon returning, prompts a compelling question: Can a sequel to a film that existed solely to challenge the rules of faith and Hollywood still raise an eyebrow, or has cynicism killed the comedy? Dive into the comments to share your thoughts, and for more juicy insights and updates on the cinematic landscape, explore here.
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