As Argylle approaches its release, the films director Matthew Vaughn shares an incident with James Cameron that led him to a learning.

&#8220;Being the underdog helps&#8221;- &#8216;Argylle&#8217; Director Remembers The Nervous Encounter with James Cameron&#8217;s Avatar at Comic Con

The upcoming spy flick Argylle, which stars some of the biggest names in
Hollywood today, was shot under the guidance of the legendary filmmaker Matthew
Vaughn. Before landing this highly anticipated project, Vaughn had lent his
expertise to various other action thrillers. Most notable, is the humorous spy
saga that essentially redefined the espionage genre, Kingsman: The Secret
Service. Known for his visionary approach, he has previously directed the hit DC
superhero movie, X-Men: First Class as well. 

However, it was a different superhero flick that placed him in an awkward
position many years ago with Avatar director James Cameron.


WHAT HAPPENED WITH MATTHEW VAUGHN AT COMIC-CON?

While speaking to Josh Horowitz during a Happy Sad Confused interview, the
British director relayed an incident that occurred during the promotion of his
2010 flick Kick-Ass. When he showed up at Comic-Con to promote it, he was next
in line after James Cameron’s Avatar. While he was intimidated by Cameron at
first, he later realized that “being the underdog helps” sometimes. Since Avatar
was yet to “soar”, he revealed that Kick-Ass received much more fanfare than he
anticipated. 



After all, he did bring a fresh and audacious take on the superhero genre with
Kick-Ass. Similarly, he is attempting to now do the same with Argylle’s spy
genre
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-after-wanting-to-destroy-james-bond-tropes-matthew-vaughn-finally-reveals-what-he-wants-to-achieve-with-henry-cavill-and-cast/].
By pioneering the combination of sharp wit and heart-pounding action sequences
through Kick-Ass, the director had clearly won the audiences over at Comic Con
way before the movie was deemed an official hit. Now, fans of his work wonder if
he can replicate that excellence with Argylle.

ALSO READ: Ahead of ‘Argylle’, Matthew Vaughn Opens Up About Henry Cavill’s
Journey to Becoming Superman
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-ahead-of-argylle-matthew-vaughn-opens-up-about-henry-cavills-journey-to-becoming-superman/]

As it turns out, Vaughn has all but guaranteed the film’s success already!


ARGYLLE IS SET TO DEFY ALL EXPECTATIONS 

When the trailer for Argylle dropped last month, it was bound to cause a stir
owing to its star cast, and it did
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-henry-cavill-inspires-a-meme-fest-all-over-the-internet-for-his-latest-hairstyle-in-argylle-trailer/].
Well, even the 52-year-old director of the movie remarked that he was especially
“excited” about the trailer itself. After having made it so it does not give
away the “best bits” of the movie, he reassured fans that they had “seen
nothing” yet compared to the actual movie.



With so many megastars like Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/] and John Cena headlining Argylle’s
cast, it is safe to say that the espionage film is already awaited by a huge
audience. With Vaughn’s promises regarding what is in store, the excitement has
surely gone up. It seems like those who were already impressed by the trailer
may just have a treat in store. 

ALSO READ: Henry Cavill Starrer ‘Argylle’ Will Use This $25 Billion Worth
Franchise to Stay True to Its Genre
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-henry-cavill-starrer-argylle-will-use-this-twenty-five-worth-billion-franchise-to-stay-true-to-its-genre/]

What do you think of Matthew Vaughn’s comments on Avatar vs. Kick-Ass? Share
your thoughts in the comments. 

Ibadat Kaur

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The upcoming spy flick Argylle, which stars some of the biggest names in Hollywood today, was shot under the guidance of the legendary filmmaker Matthew Vaughn. Before landing this highly anticipated project, Vaughn had lent his expertise to various other action thrillers. Most notable, is the humorous spy saga that essentially redefined the espionage genre, Kingsman: The Secret Service. Known for his visionary approach, he has previously directed the hit DC superhero movie, X-Men: First Class as well. 
However, it was a different superhero flick that placed him in an awkward position many years ago with Avatar director James Cameron.
<h2>What happened with Matthew Vaughn at Comic-Con?</h2>
While speaking to Josh Horowitz during a Happy Sad Confused interview, the British director relayed an incident that occurred during the promotion of his 2010 flick Kick-Ass. When he showed up at Comic-Con to promote it, he was next in line after James Cameron&#8217;s Avatar. While he was intimidated by Cameron at first, he later realized that “being the underdog helps” sometimes. Since Avatar was yet to “soar”, he revealed that Kick-Ass received much more fanfare than he anticipated. 
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Matthew Vaughn talks ARGYLLE, James Bond, Superman, &amp; STAR WARS I Happy Sad Confused" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y03YwrUyI3A?start=121&#038;feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
After all, he did bring a fresh and audacious take on the superhero genre with Kick-Ass. Similarly, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-after-wanting-to-destroy-james-bond-tropes-matthew-vaughn-finally-reveals-what-he-wants-to-achieve-with-henry-cavill-and-cast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he is attempting to now do the same with Argylle’s spy genre</a>. By pioneering the combination of sharp wit and heart-pounding action sequences through Kick-Ass, the director had clearly won the audiences over at Comic Con way before the movie was deemed an official hit. Now, fans of his work wonder if he can replicate that excellence with Argylle.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-ahead-of-argylle-matthew-vaughn-opens-up-about-henry-cavills-journey-to-becoming-superman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ahead of ‘Argylle’, Matthew Vaughn Opens Up About Henry Cavill’s Journey to Becoming Superman</a>
As it turns out, Vaughn has all but guaranteed the film’s success already!
<h2>Argylle is set to defy all expectations </h2>
When the trailer for Argylle dropped last month, it was bound to <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-henry-cavill-inspires-a-meme-fest-all-over-the-internet-for-his-latest-hairstyle-in-argylle-trailer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cause a stir owing to its star cast, and it did</a>. Well, even the 52-year-old director of the movie remarked that he was especially “excited” about the trailer itself. After having made it so it does not give away the “best bits” of the movie, he reassured fans that they had “seen nothing” yet compared to the actual movie.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Argylle | Official Trailer" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7mgu9mNZ8Hk?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
With so many megastars like Dua Lipa, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/">Henry Cavill</a> and John Cena headlining Argylle’s cast, it is safe to say that the espionage film is already awaited by a huge audience. With Vaughn’s promises regarding what is in store, the excitement has surely gone up. It seems like those who were already impressed by the trailer may just have a treat in store. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-henry-cavill-starrer-argylle-will-use-this-twenty-five-worth-billion-franchise-to-stay-true-to-its-genre/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Henry Cavill Starrer ‘Argylle’ Will Use This $25 Billion Worth Franchise to Stay True to Its Genre</a>
What do you think of Matthew Vaughn&#8217;s comments on Avatar vs. Kick-Ass? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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