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

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

We lined the lengthy highway Kevin Smith walked to retrieve the rights to “Dogma,” and now that he can principally do no matter he desires, the movie has lastly been given a correct 4K launch, accessible at the moment on 4K Extremely HD disc and from digital retailers. On high of that, Smith has been onerous 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 authentic “Dogma,” one of many extra irreverent moments got here from having God not solely depicted as a girl, however having Her portrayed by singer Alanis Morissette. Nevertheless, what we did not see was anybody enjoying the Satan. However that can change in “Dogma 2,” as Devil himself may have a major position within the sequel’s story, and Kevin Smith already is aware of who he desires 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 in regards to 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 known as Bratzis, all performed by Kevin Smith. 

Smith was pleased to disclose his potential casting for the Satan to /Movie in an interview in regards to the dwelling 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 proficient — 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 may pull that off fairly properly.”

As of now, Smith continues 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 maintain you posted.