Ralph Fiennes Explains Why He Signed On for 'The King's Man'

Djimon Hounsou, Harris Dickinson, director Matthew Vaughn, and Ralph Fiennes pose for a photo while attending a panel for The King’s Man during New York Comic Con on Thursday (October 3) in New York City.

The stars opened up about their new movie, which is a prequel to the Kingsman franchise.

Ralph explained why he decided to sign on for the film.

“I enjoyed the first Kingsman films, and very much respected the clever balance of relationship and action that Matthew established,” he told the crowd (via THR). “I thought it was an unusual and original spin on the British spy theme. I was flattered and delighted when Matthew proposed this prequel to the story. I hope that, when you see the film, you will see there is a richness to the way that the Kingsmen intelligence agency started.”

Matthew decided to make the movie because he was “watching a lot of the Oscar movies and thinking, I never want to watch any of these movies again. I wanted to do a love letter to the movies I grew up to, and especially The Man Who Would Be King.”

The King’s Man will be released in February. Watch the trailer now!