Aaron Taylor-Johnson Talks KICK-ASS 2 And Turning Down THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

Aaron Taylor-Johnson Talks KICK-ASS 2 And Turning Down THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

Aaron Taylor-Johnson talks about reprising his role as 'Kick-Ass' in Kick-Ass 2, sharing his though on how both he and Christopher Mintz-Plasse's 'Red Mist' have developed. The actor also touches briefly upon his decision not to play 'Peter Parker' in The Amazing Spider-Man.

By JoshWilding - Sep 10, 2012 02:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Kick-Ass
Source: MTV Splash Page


"I'm back in the wet suit but there are quite a few alterations on others' [costumes]," Aaron Taylor-Johnson told MTV News in a recent interview when asked about whether we'll once again see him donning the now iconic costume created by artist John Romita Jr. "You'll see that there's not such a transition in him at first but there is a journey that he goes on. I think there's a challenge in trying to make him grow as a person and develop. To have a journey and an arc I think there's a challenge in that. He's got to have some similarity to the last one, it's going to be challenging I think."

"It's pretty surprising the journey he goes on and it's fantastic, a really strong role for him," he added about Christopher Mintz-Plasse's transition from 'Red Mist' to 'The Mother-[frick]er'. "In the comic books they tackle quite a few disturbing things that I don't think we're going to put in, for the better, but I think it's got more of a narrative."

Johnson was one of many names mentioned for the role of 'Peter Parker' in Marc Webb's reboot, but that of course eventually went to Andrew Garfield. While he didn't reveal just how close he came to starring in The Amazing Spider-Man, he did make it clear that it's not something he was particularly interested in doing regardless. "Yeah I didn't really want to be seen for that, I felt like it would be wrong for me to be a part of something like that. I already had the superhero [role]. I might just ask if I can walk on the street [in the background]," he jokingly added about 'Kick-Ass' appearing in a future instalment of The Avengers. "Marvel probably wouldn't be too happy about that."





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marvel72
marvel72 - 9/10/2012, 3:21 PM
he would of made a good peter parker.
CrimsonArk
CrimsonArk - 9/10/2012, 3:26 PM
He would have been a pretty good Peter Parker.
Still prefer Andrew though, think he was as perfect a choice as you could come by for that role.
CyclopsWasRight
CyclopsWasRight - 9/10/2012, 3:33 PM
He seems like a pretty nice guy, woulda loved to see him tackle Peter Parker's character.
scmittydude
scmittydude - 9/10/2012, 3:40 PM
Kick-Ass in the avengers.
i'd see that haha.
AC1
AC1 - 9/10/2012, 3:41 PM
Andrew is perfect as Peter so I'm glad Aaron wasn't interested; he would've been good too, but not in Andrew's league.
I actually really liked his idea for a Kick-Ass cameo in an Avengers film, I know he's not actually part of the Marvel universe but it'd be hilarious to just discover Kick-Ass somewhere for a split-second in an Avengers film (although maybe it'd be a cameo better suited to Deadpool?)
ibravosp5
ibravosp5 - 9/10/2012, 3:58 PM
When I seen him in kick ass with the glasses he looked like Peter Parker with curly hair. He can play him.
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 9/10/2012, 4:01 PM
Typecasting
SHHH
SHHH - 9/10/2012, 4:02 PM
He Couldn't Save TASM Movie....
KingG
KingG - 9/10/2012, 4:08 PM
Wouldnt have mind seeing him play PETER PARKER/SPIDER-MAN but everything happens for a reason, so there's a reason why h probably didnt play and a reason why he was signed on for the role of KICK-ASS. Oh and is it just me or am I not the only who didnt know he had an accent, or is of some BRITISH origin. Overall the first movie was great, so looking forward to this.
MrZoolittle
MrZoolittle - 9/10/2012, 4:13 PM
Beetlejuice is that you?,,,,no no its just Aaron J.
UltimateHunt
UltimateHunt - 9/10/2012, 4:17 PM
Hes smart it was too much for him, like Chris Evans rejected to be captain SO many times in till he accepted, maybe if they would of insisted he would of take the role, but well Andrew does deserves that role hes perfect when poeple didnt like him now they do
TheBigBoss917
TheBigBoss917 - 9/10/2012, 4:20 PM
He probably rejected because it would be weird see him play that character in such a graphic film and then see him play Spider-Man which is a character that is aimed towards kids somewhat.
GraGar
GraGar - 9/10/2012, 4:22 PM
Since when did he go by Aaron Taylor-Johnson?
Logan5
Logan5 - 9/10/2012, 4:25 PM
Andrew is Spider Man, but this guy would've been the next best thing.
rocky
rocky - 9/10/2012, 4:29 PM
He would've made a terrible Spidey/Peter. I bet he was never close to even getting the role.

He seems like a cool cat, wouldn't mind seeing him in the Marvel or DC universe down the line. Plus he's a decent actor
patriautism
patriautism - 9/10/2012, 4:30 PM
HE took his old ladies ( and i mean OLD) surname? hahahahahaha!
dcordeath
dcordeath - 9/10/2012, 4:32 PM
@StaticMan. He added the Taylor to his name after marrying Sam Taylor-Wood. She is a director and also 23 years older than him.
PsyGuy
PsyGuy - 9/10/2012, 4:47 PM
He's dating a 45 year old... O_O
Bark4Soul
Bark4Soul - 9/10/2012, 4:55 PM
Andrew is way better, plus then you'd have him playing comic book characters the next 10 yrs, it would get confusing to audiences if you ask me. It's already dumb enough Chris Evans had played Human Torch twice and now Cap a few times, and that guy from the Losers.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 9/10/2012, 5:08 PM
@PsyBoy I know, and he hyphenated his name when they got married, what a puss.
webheaded
webheaded - 9/10/2012, 5:09 PM
Can't wait for Kickass 2. It's alright that he turned down Spider-Man, we already have our perfect Peter Parker :)
thesmythefactor
thesmythefactor - 9/10/2012, 5:25 PM
All these comments and no one thinks to mention the biggest parts of that video clip.....
A) he seems totally high on pills or something
B) Why the F is he wearing what appears to be a leather shoulder holster minus the holster ...
WTF?
jjk2814
jjk2814 - 9/10/2012, 6:04 PM
This interview makes me feel much better about the project!
Shadowelfz
Shadowelfz - 9/10/2012, 6:09 PM
in all honesty he probably would have made a better peter parker.
DrRockso
DrRockso - 9/10/2012, 6:17 PM
I want to see a sequel to Nowhere Boy
CaptainObvious
CaptainObvious - 9/10/2012, 6:18 PM
@SuspenseSmith- Tell me about it.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 9/10/2012, 6:33 PM
HE'S MY TOP CHOICE 4 SPIDEY BUT GARFIELD DID A GREAT JOB
CrimsonArk
CrimsonArk - 9/10/2012, 6:42 PM
@ Shadowelfz
How so?
Temple
Temple - 9/10/2012, 6:46 PM
@PsyBoy Lmaooo, I just checked, I think he married her because shes rich and she has connects to get his acting career going to the top....oh, and to have hot sex with a milf. XD Crazy world man. O.o
LegacyFilms
LegacyFilms - 9/10/2012, 7:00 PM
They made the right choice going with Garfield imo.



Bandido
Bandido - 9/10/2012, 8:04 PM
yeah Andrew was indeed the best choice...idk why there is something about this dude i don't like?Don't get me wrong he was pretty good in Kick-Ass but idk i just don't see him as parker/spidey
lokibane2012
lokibane2012 - 9/11/2012, 3:41 AM
Andrew Garfield nailed it. Aaron Johnson could've been pretty good, but Garfield's a MUCH, MUCH better choice.
jaewest215
jaewest215 - 9/11/2012, 4:29 AM
He looks too much like Toby MacGuire(sp?) plus it would've been too much on his acting career. Good for his decision.
Avenged99
Avenged99 - 9/11/2012, 2:45 PM
Boobs.... Anyone??? Hmmm.... where art thow breasts?
AUSSYACE
AUSSYACE - 9/12/2012, 1:55 AM
He would of been a good Peter Parker...

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