Jim Carrey May Sign On For ‘Kick Ass 2: Balls To The Wall’

Jim Carrey is rumored to be up for a role in writer/director Jeff Wadlow’s Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall, according to Cinema Blend. Nothing has been set in stone as of this writing, and Carrey’s involvement could be nothing more than one of those baseless internet rumors that sometimes plague productions. However, Carrey’s involvement in the sequel is certainly exciting for fans of the In Living Color comedian.

Deadline reports that Universal is very interested in hiring Carrey for the role of The Colonel, a “showy” supporting character who “helps galvanize the team of misfit super heroes assembled to fight evil.” Of course, Carrey hasn’t commented on these rumors, though he is reportedly a pretty big fan of the original film.

This isn’t the only sequel Carrey is allegedly attached to at the moment. Just recently, a follow-up to the 1994 comedy Dumb and Dumber was announced, though Carrey famously fled the production shortly thereafter. Although he’s very interested in signing on for a sequel, Carrey didn’t feel that the studio was taking the project seriously, prompting his abrupt departure from the flick. Jeff Daniels firmly believes the movie could happen and that filming could begin as early as next year.

Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall, meanwhile, is moving along at a decent pace. In addition to adding veteran actor John Leguizamo to its ever-expanding cast, producers have tapped Scrubs alumnus Donald Faison for a role as well. Original stars Chloe Moretz, Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Nicolas Cage are also slated to return.

The original Kick-Ass was a modest success for Lionsgate, netting a worldwide total of $96.1 million during is theatrical run. The film also found legs in the home video market, which may have prompted producers to give the proverbial green light to its sequel.

Would you enjoy seeing Jim Carrey in Jeff Wadlow’s Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall?