Disney-owned 20th Century Fox has released the firstThe King’s Mantrailer and poster, offering our first look at directorMatthew Vaughn’sKingsmanprequel. The film—which was put together rather quickly and quietly—traces the origins of the spy franchise that Vaughn brought to life in 2014’sKingsman: The Secret Serviceand 2017’s sequelKingsman: The Golden Circle. The official logline teases that “a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions,” which in turn spurs the creation of Kingsman. So is the film suggesting that World War I was a vast conspiracy crafted by a dangerous few? It looks that way.
Ralph Fiennesanchors the prequel cast filling the “mentor” role thatColin Firthplayed in the firstKingsman, withHarris Dickinson(Trust) playing the new recruit a laTaron Egertonin the initial film. I do like that Vaughn has leaned into a new, distinct aesthetic here that setsThe King’s Manapart from the first twoKingsmanmovies, and if this franchise was borne out of Vaughn’s desire to make a James Bond movie, it appearsThe King’s Manwill afford him the opportunity to make a World War I movie as well. It should be noted that Vaughn has said in addition to this prequel,he also intends to makeKingsman 3, so the Eggsy story isn’t done just yet.
Along with the trailer and poster, the full cast has now—at long last—been confirmed. Joining Fiennes and Dickinson in the ensemble areGemma Arterton,Rhys Ifans,Matthew Goode,Tom Hollander,Daniel Brühl,Djimon Hounsou, andCharles Dance.
Check out theKing’s Mantrailer and teaser poster below, followed by a collection of debut images. The film opens in theaters in February 2020.
Here’s the official synopsis forThe King’s Man:
As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Discover the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency inThe King’s Man, directed by Matthew Vaughn, coming to theaters February 2020.
