Smith’s ‘Dogma’ Lures Young Faithful

By Monica Roman

NEW YORK (Variety) - “Chasing Amy” writer/director Kevin Smith has assembled the cast for his new project “Dogma”, a comedic fantasy set against a supernatural background. Linda Fiorentino, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Chris Rock, Alan Rickman and Jason Mewes have signed on for the Miramax project, which is scheduled to begin principal photography in February.

“This is no doubt our most ambitious effort to date, with a cast to match,” Smith said. “I only pray I can do the script the justice that I know these all too talented individuals will. Because if this flick doesn’t pan out, it’s back to register jockeying for me.”

Before he became a filmmaker, Smith worked as a cashier. He attracted much acclaim with his 1994 debut “Clerks”, which he followed up with the 1995 flop “Mallrats”. “Chasing Amy”, released earlier this year, restored his reputation as one of the leading independent filmmakers.

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