Comic-Con: Wanted 2 Starts Filming in 8 Weeks

When he isn't bullshitting people with Superman film "news," Mark Millar is busy with legit projects that will actually happen. Something that I'm sure is a surprise to many.

Case in point: Last night, footage from the forthcoming Kick-Ass (based on Millar's comic-book series under the direction of Matthew Vaughn) premiered to enthusiastic reception from the audience.

And soon afterwards, Superhero Hype! had a quick sitdown with Millar where the discussion went towards the status of Wanted 2. Although there's still no word about Angelina Jolie's possible return (despite the fact that she was clearly dead at the end of the first film), Millar confirms that the script is in fact finished. Production will start up in eight weeks - once again under the direction of Timur Bekmambetov and James McAvoy in the lead.

In terms of what to expect, the sequel will involve an "international group of assassins" adapted from the latter issues of Millar's comic-book. Keep in mind, the film version of Wanted had little-to-no resemblance to the comic-version.

Update: Has Mark Millar's well-documented bullshit struck again? Looks like it, folks. Director Timur Bekmambetov clarifies the matter to Superhero Hype! saying that pre-production on Wanted 2 will likely start up in eight weeks and not filming as Millar previously stated.