Universal coaxes Jim Carrey for a role in Kick-Ass 2

MUMBAI: Universal Pictures has courted Jim Carrey to play a role in Kick-Ass 2. The 50-year-old actor will play Colonel Stars, a military-themed superhero who founds Justice Forever, a team consisting of heroes fighting crimes, says a report.
The actor, who is said to be a fan of the action fantasy film, has however not signed any deal in this regard, the report added.
Set to be a follow-up to the Matthew Vaughn-directed film, the sequel has Jeff Wadlow as the director. The film will bring back Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Chloe Moretz and Nicolas Cage.
Carrey‘s last big screen outing was in Mr Popper‘s Penguins, made last year. He will next be seen in Burt Wonderstone that will also star Steve Carell.