Kevin Smith: ‘I got a phone call from Harvey Weinstein a week before the #MeToo thing broke’

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Technically it’s not really a reboot, it’s more a ‘requel’ – a reboot and a sequel together, like The Force Awakens,” says Smith, a massive Star Wars fan. “I sold out my American tour just using Twitter and Instagram.” open image in gallery Chris Rock, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes and Linda Fiorentino in ‘Dogma’ Jay and Silent Bob Reboot features a small galaxy of guest stars, including Chris Hemsworth, Rosario Dawson, Val Kilmer and Ben Affleck. “Oh, yes, she’s ‘If I can flip this motherf***er what a gift for the vegan movement he is’.” Smith doesn’t agree with the sentiment that “woke” culture is killing comedy. I’m not watching anyone’s movies anymore, I’m making my own movie about my life working here and you’re going to help me.’ So, Randall and Dante make Clerks, essentially.” open image in gallery Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes in ‘Clerks II’ It’s a neat idea, drawing a full circle on Smith’s career and I hope Clerks III does justice to the original.