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Henry Cavill’s biggest flop of the year surprised director Matthew Vaughn in ways he did not expect. The filmmaker, who also helmed the successfulKingsmanfranchise, thought the 2024 spy thriller film would be a nice feel-good show for everyone, but what happened was the complete opposite.
Argyllewas peppered with harsh criticism from fans and reviewers. Over the past years, there has been an oversaturation of espionage-themed movies in the market, but the root cause of its failure was the early negative reviews that discouraged fans from giving it a chance.
Matthew Vaughn Addressed The Failure OfArgylle
During an interview withEmpire, directorMatthew Vaughnconfessed he initially had a great feeling aboutArgylle.
We had done test screenings that had gone fantastically well. The premiere was a really fun night, and it was like going back to the ‘Snatch’ days where there was such excitement. And I started drinking the Kool-Aid. It’s a fun, feel-good movie.
Soon after, when the reviews came out, he was shocked to the core when he read the harsh criticism of the film. He could not believe people were actually offended byHenry Cavill’s movie, let alone a story he thought was just for fun.
We didn’t make ‘Citizen Kane,’ but f—king hell, then the reviews came out and I’m like, ‘Wait, what have I done to offend these people?’ They were vitriolic. I’m not saying the movie’s perfect by any means, but I didn’t think it was offensive.
He admitted it took him by surprise, and it did rattle him. “I’m genuinely scratching my head about that because you can’t ignore it,” pointing out the bad reviews.
Henry Cavill’s Argylle Gets Brutally Beaten by One of 2024’s Most Underrated Films and Fans Couldn’t Agree More With the Box Office Results
Argylleended up as one of the biggest flops of the year, only earning around $96 million against a budget of $200 million, as perBox Office Mojo. ItsRotten Tomatoesscore currently sits at 33%, proving how much it failed to woo fans of both Cavill and the spy action genre.
ArgylleFound Success On Streaming Platforms
In the same conversation withEmpire, the filmmaker revealedArgylleis doing well on streaming. The film sort of found success on the small screen, so this might give the franchise another shot.
People are liking it. Nothing would make me happier than making another one. I’m getting texts saying, ‘Wow, those reviews were fucking harsh!’
The more people watchArgylleon television, the more chances Vaughn and his team will have to helm a sequel. In fact, he shared, “I’d love to make another one, we’ve got it planned.”
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It remains a mystery what plans the director has for the potential next installment, and it’s not certain whether Cavill would return given how badly it tainted his reputation.
The actor worked on the film after he left Netflix’sThe Witcher, and recently he also appeared in another spy action film entitledThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
Argylleis now streaming on Apple TV+.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
