It has been four years since the release ofKingsman: The Golden Circle, which was the second installment of the action-based spy franchise. However, rumors have circulated about the third installment, which Matthew Vaughn confirmed will start filming in 2022.
Taron Egerton will reappear as Eggsy, whose character arc will receive a needed sense of closure.The newest film within theKingsmanfranchiseisThe King’s Man, which will release December 22nd. It is a prequel set years before the first two installments, and speculation hints that it will plant impressions about whatKingsman 3will possibly center around.
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In an interview with ComicBook, Vaughn indicated that a third installment would emerge as a final bow for Eggsy within the series. “We’re all set to go. We start filming in September,” were the anticipated words Vaughn echoed. Egerton disclosed that a script for the film was in existence in a 2019 interview but became sentimental with the hope of saying goodbye to the character in a respectable way. At the moment, the film does not possess a title, but the ambitious nature of the franchise is sure to build excitement for what is to come.
Unfortunately, details of the story are relatively unknown, butVaughn’sThe King’s Manmay provide some breadcrumbs of knowledge. The film is set years before Harry Hart and Eggsy take center stage, but the interconnected nature of the stores should build anticipation. Ralph Fiennes and Harris Dickinson take up the mantel of protagonists, seeking to eradicate a plot to start a destructive war. The film faces early mixed reviews in an ambitious attempt to meet its creative expectations, but the fun it provides is worth the admission price for those who have enjoyed the chaotic ride so far.
The firstKingsmanwas released in 2014 and injected life into the spy action-centered genre. The movie earned over $400 million at the worldwide box office, leading to the development ofKingsman: The Golden Circle,hoping to recapture similar magic. The sequel, ultimately, failed to live up to the expectations, even though it was a rather enjoyable film. What made the original memorable was undoubtedly the church shootout scene, which provided a face-paced action sequence that the other films could not replicate completely. Unfortunately, the franchise set the bar incredibly high, so audiences will find other moments engaging but unfilling at its core.The King’s Manseems to have fallen victim to this mindset, but the third installment to Eggsy’s story may provide something new and rejuvenating.
Trilogies are a staple within most franchises, providing depth to the development of a character while giving audiences the space to properly bid their farewell. It is unclear whathintsThe King’s Manwill provideaboutKingsman 3’s eventual plot, but audiences will be excited to see familiar faces return to the screen. Egerton has become a household name because of his portrayal of Eggsy, and his desire to complete the arc in his way withKingsman 3is a gift deserving of the character.
