New Photo: Chloe Moretz as Hit Girl in Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass Hit Girl

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a photo (see the previous photo after the jump) of Chloe Moretz as Mindy aka Hit Girl in Matthew Vaughn’s Kick-Ass, but it’s definitely a better look at the character in action. The new photo comes courtesy of the new issue of Empire Magazine , guest edited by Steven Spielberg.

As you can see by the comic book to film comparison above, it appears that the character’s outfit has changed in the translation (that is of course unless this photo is of the character out of costume, which is very possible). In the film Chloe plays a pre-teen assassin who’s been trained by her father Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage), seen below.

Kick-Ass

Plot Synopsis (beware of possible comic book spoilers): Dave Lizewski is a kid growing up in a rundown suburb of America, he isn’t a gamer, he isn’t a jock, he isn’t a mathlete, he’s just a regular kid. When he is not hanging out at the local comic store with his friends Todd and Marty, he is fantasising about his school teacher and Katie Deauxma, the class hottie. The only thing that is unusual about Dave is that about a year ago his Mother died. But somehow through this blend of normality, teenage angst and irritation at being continually mugged, Dave makes the decision to become a superhero’ KICK ASS! Dave’s first foray into being a Superhero results in him being stabbed and run over. When Dave recovers he realises he can’t walk away from being a hero, and when he successfully steps in on a mugging he brings himself to the attention of the US media and Frank D’Amico could this be the guy who knicked his coke? As Dave gets sucked into the dark world of vigilante crime fighting he gains a sidekick named ‘Red Mist’.

  • IS Kick Ass going to be PG-13? Also, is that a half-a-head laying on the floor in the comic photo? I might have to go pick this comic up
  • That IS half a head lying on the floor, and it gets much more badass than that. If you read it, just wait until you hear the first line of dialog from Hit Girl.... its classic.

    And from what I hear it should be R... if they're keeping true to the original comic theres no way it couldn't be R.
  • Cool, I think I'll visit the comic book store next time I'm in the area and see if I can get the whole series up to this point.
  • I have been reading the series for a couple of months now and it is nothing short of fantastic. One of the best series that I have ever read.
  • gah
    WHAT? Oh man Millar trying to write teenagers is fricking hillarious. He makes reference to things that haven't been cool since 1996 and the way he trys to 'hip up' the dialogue is just laughable. Reminds me of Poochie from the Simpsons at times in how it's trying to capture youth but goes about it so wrong. "hmm....lets throw in a myspace reference. yeah! that'll work!!!" It's really a solid premise, and I really like Millar sometimes, but Kick Ass is a peice of shit.
  • The only "references" to "hip" things are TV shows.
    The MySpace section of the comic is an essential plot device, making the super-hero aspect seem more real-world.

    As far as I remember, the only reference I remember was the TV show Heroes, and the kid says he used to be like season 1, but is now shitty like season 2.
  • gah
    actually thats the most unrealistic thing in the comic. The police can track a myspace page dude. if you had a myspace page and you were a vigilante you could easily be caught.
  • jason B
    umm, i think you need to actually read the comic as most of the references are comic book references with the exception of 2 or 3 pop culture nods.

    this book is one of a kind.
  • Brian
    That outfit doesn't seem right given her age...
  • This movie looks dumber and dumber
  • on the contrary, I think it looks hilarious.
  • jason B
    this film is gonna be amazing. i'll be right behind scott pilgrim as a fresh look at comics as opposed to the run of the mill predictable comic adaptation.
  • Jeff L.
    Dammit. I was excited for this film, until I saw that picture.

    I really hope this turns out good regardless.
  • Mag
    Co-Sign
  • Emmanuel Munoz
    Yes it is half a head on the floor. And i am confused by this picture.
  • joe
    i loved the comic but i have a feeling im not gonna dig the movie
  • I have the comic sitting in my amazon wish-list. Think I should press the order button?
  • Josh
    I'd advise you guys that have any interest in this to NOT buy the comic book. Despite it being penciled by a guy that can normally handle two monthly books at a time, it's consistently late because of Millar. His focus has obviously turned from finishing the comic to being involved in the movie, Clearly, the money is more of a draw. Can't blame a guy for that. About the comic book itself, it's brainless and not in a fun way. There's nothing funny, fun, or interesting within the comic.
  • Joey
    Actually, it's because John Romita, Jr. has a contract signed with Marvel. He has to do all of their books first, and in his spare tim, he draws Kick-Ass. Plus, he directed and animated a full two and a half minute long scene for the movie that depicts the origins of Big Daddy and Hit Girl. It has nothing to do with Millar. And I find the comic very entertaining. The writing is for the most part very good, and I mean, what? Where you expecting Watchmen level writing from Millar? He's good, but in a much different way than, you know, Alan Moore or Frank Miller.
  • jason B
    its funny how you guys comment without knowing any facts: it's been late - yes; but millar is working on 4 titles - that we know of - and has only been involved with the film in the pre-production stages which are long over. if you think you could handle his schedule then you are truly delusional.

    this book is simply a different look at the genre rather than the same shit we get from every other title.
  • Josh
    Sorry guy but your comment seems to suggest you're the standard Millar apologist/fanboy.

    Kick-Ass isn't anything even remotely new. Being puerile and over-violent, plus drenching everything in 'faggot' and tons of blood, isn't exactly revelatory.

    As for Millar working on 'four titles," what are they exactly? His Fantastic Four is quite late, just now delivering the second part of his Christmas story. Mind you, the first part came out in February. You can easily blame that on Bryan Hitch, since he can't seem to turn anything in on time lately. Though Hitch's art is sketchier and looser and uglier than it's ever been. Likewise, Old Man Logan is also running behind, with the art being below McNiven's usual standard.

    I'm certain I could handle his workload, especially if it meant regurgitating the same tired cliches (albeit filtered through the mind of a 14 year old).

    If you're interested in something GOOD that Millar has worked on, I recommend his issues of Superman Adventures, Aztek the Ultimate Man, or Swamp Thing. Far above and beyond the latest bullshit he turns in.
  • matt
    I hate this current idea of comics just being pitches for films though. Two of Millar's comics have been adapted, both of them being adapted before the comic series had finished. (The script writers for Wanted started working on it after the first issue had come out, hence the reason the film is nothing like the comic).

    It's annoying enough that Millar is months behind on Kick-Ass (it's only 6 issues long, he started it a year ago, and is on issue 4 :-/) but I hate this trend of comics being set up for films before they're even finished or that they wre only written because the writer couldn't get a gig as a scriptwriter. It undermines the entire industry imo.
  • Not sure what you are talking about... Issue 6 is coming out today in fact. First issue came out April 2008, 6th April 2009. Not to mention Millar reported it as being possibly 8 issues long, but that is in flux with how popular it has become.

    Sure, its taking a while to roll out, but your facts were wrong on pretty much every point.
  • theß
    nice Kite rip-off. And they manage to take the underage sex and rapping too.
  • I pass by a private/catholic school on my way home from work and there are a ton of young girls that wear that exact outfit....

    it pretty much fits with every age apparently
  • Also boy has she grown up compared to when I last saw her which was when she was still a tiny kid...I thought she was still pretty young...guess I was wrong
  • it must be Hit Girl when she's out of costume. There were those behind the scenes pictures taken a while back and there was someone short talking to Red Mist and Kick-Ass that looked like Hit Girl in costume. Also it's already been stated that she does use the swords in the movie.
  • freemachine
    Why does this bring to mind Kill Bill Vol. 1? It's ironic, because usually I accuse QT of ripping people off.
  • mysterion would drop hit girl in a second.
  • matt
    I think "facts were wrong on every point" is an exageration, the issue of Wanted being adapted from its first issue etc is all true.

    The 8 issue thing I'll admit to not knowing, however last time I read about the series it was planned to be 6 issues long. As for the issues, fair enough, I'm sure I read on CMR that issue 5 was coming out this week. Must have mis-read it.

    I don't think either of those points undermine my issue that it's taken the guy a long time to get around to finishing this series. To the point that a film has gone into production, and nearly finished filming, when the series was only half way through being published. Neither does it affect my issue that I dislike this idea of comics being used as film pitches in disguise.
  • I think Chloe Moretz is a great actress for the age of 12.I knew her first from Big Momma's House 2 and I thought she was great in it.Im only one year older then her but to me it feels like that were the same age.I also saw her in the Amityville Horror and Wicked Little Things.I hope to see more of her movies when they come out.Chloe You Rock!!!!!!!!!!
  • no, your facts were wrong on every point.

    the scripts for wanted were done before the movie deal was inked. the issues come out monthly, do you think he writes the book a week before it comes out? it's a comic book, not a high school research report. the scripts get finished way before the art work.

    kick-ass was never a limited series. you can tell that by that facts that A: it doesn't have 'limited series" written on the cover and B: marvel only charges $2.99 for it. they NEVER do that with limited series, not even in the icon imprint.

    millar is not behind, john romita jr is. he draws 3 spider-man books a month, and cover work for other titles at marvel. he's contractually obligated to get that stuff out. kick-ass is creator owned, they're their own bosses. you do the math.

    and how is this a film pitch in disguise? he writes comic books man. he's doing a story that he genuinely loves with one of his favorite collaborators, you can tell that if you read the book, which you clearly aren't.
  • Josh
    Uh.

    You're absolutely wrong.

    John Romita Jr hasn't drawn the Spidey books in quite some time. He certainly isn't drawing three a month. Actually, could you please point out all of these covers the man is drawing? At his height, he was capable of drawing two monthly series at the same time, each coming out on time every single month.

    Millar is notoriously late. It was first widely seen when he was writing Civil War, something he chalked up to his Crohn's disease, something that hasn't really been mentioned since.

    And besides, if you think Millar isn't Hollywood-minded, you are clearly in the dark. The man is openly high-concept and loves to see his work in other medium. There's nothing inherently negative about that but still. Don't try to excuse his lateness with accusations of ignorance.
  • uh.

    you're absolutely wrong?

    romita has been BACK on the spidey books for quite some time. he did both the 'brand new ways to die' arc and the 'character assasination' arc. amazing spider-man ships three times a year now, it has been doing so for a month. so to correct you, john romita jr has been QUITE busy drawing 3, yes THREE, issues of amazing spider-man a month for some time. one of the covers he does is incredible hercules, i can't think of any others off hand, but i know he does some.

    McNieven was late on civil war, not millar, just like he's late on old man logan right now. hitch was always late on ultimates, just like he's been late on fantastic four.

    i didn't say that millar isn't hollywood minded. quite the contrary, i think he's a whore. what i said was kick-ass wasn't a "flim pitch in disguise"

    so, in closing, you don't know what the fuck you're talking about, so please don't accuse me of ignorance.

    =)
  • joe
    yea i think you should. i haven't read all of them but i really like the ones i have.
  • yeah, I dont know what gah is saying. Kick-ass is great.
  • yeah, I dont know what gah is saying. Kick-ass is great.
  • I'm actually happy we're getting something from this movie. I heard alot about it a few months back but nothing else for a long time. I'm thinking this is going to be a good one.
  • yeah, I dont know what gah is saying. Kick-ass is great.
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