Jim Carrey confirmed for 'Kick-Ass 2'

[Wang Chung]

Jim Carrey is The Colonel.

After rumors have been circulating for some time, the star has officially joined the cast of "Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall."

Director Jeff Wadlow tweeted the official news, saying, "6 days till we start shooting... and we officially have our Colonel. Alrighty f'n then!"

Carrey will play The Colonel, a new superhero who helps lift the spirits of good guys Kick-Ass (Aaron Johnson) and Hit-Girl (Chloe Moretz) in the fight against crime.

Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Nicolas Cage are also returning for the sequel. Matthew Vaughn ("X-Men: First class"), the original's director, will produce this time around with Wadlow directing.

Carrey has appeared in comic book adaptations before, namely the '90s hits "The Mask" and "Batman Forever." He'll next been seen alongside Steve Carell in "Burt Wonderstone."

"Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall" will hit theaters June 28, 2013.

This should be good since he is not the main star and all the main pieces are still there.

 

[Postman Dave]

Awesome casting. Hated the first film on first viewing but enjoyed it a lot more the second time around.

 

[Mitch Buchannon]

Awesome casting. Hated the first film on first viewing but enjoyed it a lot more the second time around.

I agree. I think I just wasn't paying close attention the first time like I do with most movies. But the second time I really enjoyed it.

 

[Castiel]

I love this news. Feels like I haven't seen Carrey in anything in ages! Hell, I even liked Nic Cage in the first so Carrey should be really awesome!