Matthew Vaughn - Director and Producer of Argylle, Kick Ass, Kingsman, X Men, Layer Cake, Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels on making films

Jan 30, 2024

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Matthew Vaughn joins us to discuss making his latest feature the spy action thriller Argylle as well as creating a brand identity and how he makes independent films.

The director, producer and writer of movies such as Kick Ass, Kingsman, X Men, Layer Cake, Snatch, Rocketman, Tetris and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels chats to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about making his movies.

He also talks discusses:

How he raised finance for his breakthrough film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

How he fell into directing via Guy Ritchie and his wife Claudia Schiffer.

Re-inventing the Spy Action Franchise with Kick Ass, Kingsman and his latest feature Argylle.

How Daniel Craig gave him advice on the set of his directing debut Layer Cake.

Why he does chemistry tests for his lead actors.

And gives some amazing advice for filmmakers.

ARGYLLE is OUT NOW in CINEMA'S

Thanks to Col Goudie for putting us in-front of Matthew eyes.

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PATREON

Big thank you to:

Serena Gardner

Mark Hammett

Lee Hutchings