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While theKingsmanmovies borrow a lot from James Bond, following its more over-the-top, violent, and comedic theme, it succeeded in giving fans of the genre a more fresh experience. And recently director Mathew Vaughn revealed he is aiming to extend the borders of his spy universe, starting with the upcoming spy thrillerArgylle, starring Henry Cavill, John Cena, and Samuel L Jackson.
Although the sequel and the prequel toKingsman: The Secret Serviceweren’t as well received as the 2014 release, Vaughn remains ambitious about the future of this universe moving forward.
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Mathew Vaughn on Extending the Borders of His Spy Universe
Although nothing is currently set in stone on how will the possible cinematic universe map out, Mathew Vaughn hinted possible crossover betweenArgylleandKingsmanin the coming years. Following in the footsteps of Marvel, Vaughn expressed his wants to craft an interconnected spy universe, comprising of theKingsmanfilms, the upcomingArgylle, and one other possible franchise.
Speaking on theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast, he said,
“What Marvel is to superheroes, we want to be to spies,” Vaughn said. “We’ve got the ‘Kingsman’ on the right. ‘Argylle’ is on the left. We’ve got an idea for something in the middle, as well. We’ve got these competing franchises in a galaxy that one day might meet.”
Comprising a star-studded cast with Henry Cavill at the forefront, the success of the upcoming spy thriller will play a key role in determining the future of Vaughn’s planned spy universe.
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Henry Cavill’s Role Takes Inspiration From James Bond inArgylle
WhileHenry Cavillmissed out on playing 007 back in the mid-2000s, who is considered one of the best picks for the British spy per fans,Argyllemight be the answer to fans’ wishes. Per the director, Henry Cavill”s character in the upcoming thriller is a mix of James Bond and Ivan Drago fromRocky 4, as he sings praises for theMan of SteelStar, stating it has been a blast joining forces with him.
He toldScreen Rant:
“I said to Henry, Argylle is a mixture of Bond, Ivan Drago, because of Rocky 4, and just a bit of Superman spice. And he gets it. He was a delight and is a delight to work with and be with. Henry is one of the greatest, sweetest men.”
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Even though things haven’t been the smoothest for Henry Cavill in recent years, with the actor being axed from two of his iconic roles,Argyllemight mark a new chapter in the former DC Star’s career.
Argyllewill hit theatres on 20 August 2025.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
