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Argylle
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Release date
2024-present
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$million
Total (3 films)
Box office$million
Total (3 films)

The Argylle film series consists of spy action-comedy movies, developed by Matthew Vaughn and Mark Millar in collaboration with Terry Hayes and Tammy Cohen.[1] The plot centers around the espionage adventures of secret service Agent Aubrey Argylle, as well as a fictional version of Elly Conway who is depicted as the author of the titular novels. Starring Henry Cavill and Bryce Dallas Howard in the lead roles, the movies are developed by Matthew Vaughn in collaboration with Apple Studios for exclusive release on Apple TV+.

The first film was met with negative critical reception, while it fared well at the box office. Its sequels are in various stages of development, including ...

Origin

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In October 2023, Vaughn acknowledged that the novels will have relation to the films in the form of meta connections.[2] Real person/author... (will add details later)[3]

Inspired by watching Romancing the Stone with his daughters, the filmmaker stated that they had asked him to make a movie that they could enjoy with him. Vaughn later clarified that the novel and the movie were developed concurrently, comparing the process to when he developed the Kick-Ass and Kingsman franchises in collaboration with others; stating that he received the script, followed by Conway's manuscript, and he merged the concepts in what is intended to be a meta-oriented experience.[4] In February 2024, it was revealed that the previously stated origins of the novel were a part of marketing, with the real authors of the Argylle novel commissioned by Matthew Vaugh; co-written in a collaborative effort by Terry Hayes and Tammy Cohen.[5]

Film

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Film U.S.
release date
Director Screenwriter Producers
Argylle February 2, 2024 (2024-02-02) Matthew Vaughn Jason Fuchs Matthew Vaughn, Adam Bohling, David Reid and Jason Fuchs
Argylle: The First Book TBA TBA TBA
Argylle 2 TBA TBA TBA

Argylle (2024)

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In July 2021, a feature film adaptation of Ellie Conway's debut novel Argylle was announced as being in development. Directed by Matthew Vaughn with a script written by Jason Fuchs, the story will follows "the world's greatest spy" working within a secret agent organization while taking place in America, London England, and various other locations around the world. Vaugh describes the film as "the most incredible and original spy franchise since Ian Fleming’s books of the 50s. This is going to reinvent the spy genre". The project will be produced by Marv Studios.[6]

In October 2023, Vaughn revealed that the movie is based on the premise of the fourth Argylle novel.[2]

Future

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In July 2021, it was announced that Apple TV+ would serve as distributor on Argylle, and any sequels that follow its release.[7] In March 2022, it was confirmed that Argylle will be followed by two sequels to complete a film trilogy.[8] In October 2023, Vaughn confirmed plans to create additional movies, while stating that the second movie will be based on the first Argylle novel.[2]

Argylle: The First Book (TBA)

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In October 2023, Vaughn announced that a sequel is currently in development, with the film being based on the first Argylle novel.[2] The filmmaker later stated that the plot will explore the origins of Aubrey Argylle's spy career.[9] In February 2024, the official title was revealed during a end-titlecard in the first movie, which states: "Argylle: The First Book, releasing in cinemas soon."[10]

Argylle 2 (TBA)

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In October 2023, Vaugh stated that the third movie will follow additional installments of the book series with Cavill reprising the titular role.[9]

Television

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In January 2024, it was revealed that a prequel television series is in development. The plot will center around a young Agent Argylle, with Louis Partridge reprising his role as the character at a younger age from the first movie.[11]

Main cast and characters

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List indicators

This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in more than two films in the series.

  • An empty grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's official presence has not yet been confirmed.
  •  V indicates a voice-only role.
  •  Y indicates a younger version of the character.
Character
Argylle Argylle: The First Book Argylle 2
Agent Aubrey Argylle Henry Cavill
Louis PartridgeY
Louis PartridgeY Henry Cavill
Agent Rachel Kelly / Elly Conway Bryce Dallas Howard
Aiden Sam Rockwell
Wyatt John Cena
Alfred Solomon Samuel L. Jackson
Ritter Bryan Cranston
LaGrange Dua Lipa
Ruth Conway Catherine O'Hara

Additional crew & production details

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Film Crew/Detail
Composer Cinematographer Editors Production
companies
Distributing
companies
Running time
Argylle Lorne Balfe George Richmond Lee Smith & Tom Harrison-Read Apple Original Films,
Marv Studios,
Cloudy Productions
Apple TV+,
Universal Pictures
1 hr 50 mins
Argylle: The First Book TBA TBA TBA TBA
Argylle 2 TBA TBA TBA TBA

Reception

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Critical and public response

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Film Rotten Tomatoes
Tomatometer score
Metacritic
Metascore
CinemaScore
Argylle 37%
(139 reviews)[12]
37/100
(45 reviews)[13]
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Argylle: The First Book %
( reviews)
/100
( reviews)
Argylle 2 %
( reviews)
/100
( reviews)

Shared universe

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In October 2023, Matthew Vaughn announced that he is working on an untitled spy centered-universe through his Marv Studios. The filmmaker stated that it will include the Kingsman franchise, the Argylle films, and an unnamed third franchise; while the plan is to have each of these culminate in a crossover at some point in the future.[2] The first connection was officially shown during the mid-credits sequence in Argylle, its revealed that the titular spy had affiliations with the Kingsman during his younger years.[15]

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Film U.S. release date Director(s) Screenwriter(s) Story by Producer(s)
Kingsman
Kingsman: The Secret Service February 13, 2015 (2015-02-13) Matthew Vaughn Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn David Reid, Adam Bohling and Matthew Vaughn
Kingsman: The Golden Circle September 22, 2017 (2017-09-22)
The King's Man December 21, 2021 (2021-12-21) Karl Gajdusek & Matthew Vaughn Matthew Vaughn
Kingsman: The Blue Blood TBA TBA Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn
The King's Man: The Traitor King TBA TBA Matthew Vaughn
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Series Season(s) Episode(s) Originally released Showrunner Executive producer(s) Status
First released Last released Network
Kingsman
Statesman 1 8 TBA TBA TBA Matthew Vaughn David Reid, Adam Bohling and Matthew Vaughn In development

References

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  1. ^ Ryan, Mike (February 1, 2024). "With 'Argylle,' Matthew Vaughn Does Actually Care What You Think". Uproxx. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e Northrup, Ryan (October 19, 2023). "Kingsman Spy Movie Universe Could Include Argylle & Mysterious Third Franchise". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  3. ^ Shafer, Ellise, K.J. Yossman & Alex Ritman (January 25, 2024). "Who Is 'Argylle' Author Elly Conway? Director Matthew Vaughn Says He's 'Begging' Her to 'Come Out of the Shadows'". Variety. Retrieved January 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Welsh, Oli (February 1, 2024). "Matthew Vaughn is out to turn Argylle's post-credits scene into a franchise". Polygon. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Kaloi, Stephanie (February 4, 2024). "The Real Identity of the 'Argylle' Book Author Finally Revealed". The Wrap. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston, Dua Lipa, Samuel L. Jackson, John Cena, Catherine O'Hara Set For New Matthew Vaughn Spy Franchise 'Argylle'". Deadline. July 8, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  7. ^ Ritman, Alex (July 8, 2021). "Dua Lipa to Make Acting Debut in Matthew Vaughn's All-Star Spy Thriller 'Argylle'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  8. ^ Mendelsohn, Jon (March 8, 2022). "Henry Cavill and Dua Lipa Dance Together in First Image From Matthew Vaughn's Spy Thriller 'Argylle'". Collider. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  9. ^ a b Graham, Jamie (January 2, 2024). "Argylle director Matthew Vaughn wants the film to have two sequels". GamesRadar / Total Film. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  10. ^ Lord, Lucy (February 1, 2024). "Unpacking that deranged, universe-expanding Argylle post-credits scene". GQ Magazine. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  11. ^ Bamigboye, Baz (January 24, 2024). "Breaking Baz: Matthew Vaughn On The Thrills And Spills Of Making 'Argylle', Why Marv Films Is Not For Sale & How Claudia Schiffer Saved His Career". Deadline. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  12. ^ "Argylle". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  13. ^ "Argylle". Metacritic. #Fandom, Inc.|Fandom Inc. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  14. ^ https://www.cinemascore.com/
  15. ^ Hood, Cooper (February 1, 2024). "Argylle's Post-Credits Scene Twist Explained & What It Sets Up". ScreenRant. Retrieved February 1, 2024.