Draft:Argylle (film series)

The Argylle film series consists of spy action-comedy movies, developed by Matthew Vaughn and Mark Millar in collaboration with Terry Hayes and Tammy Cohen. The plot centers around the espionage adventures of secret service Agent Aubrey Argylle, as well as a fictional version of Elly Conway who is depicted as the author of the titular novels. Starring Henry Cavill and Bryce Dallas Howard in the lead roles, the movies are developed by Matthew Vaughn in collaboration with Apple Studios for exclusive release on Apple TV+.

The first film was met with negative critical reception, while it fared well at the box office. Its sequels are in various stages of development, including ...

Origin
In October 2023, Vaughn acknowledged that the novels will have relation to the films in the form of meta connections. Real person/author... (will add details later)

Inspired by watching Romancing the Stone with his daughters, the filmmaker stated that they had asked him to make a movie that they could enjoy with him. Vaughn later clarified that the novel and the movie were developed concurrently, comparing the process to when he developed the Kick-Ass and Kingsman franchises in collaboration with others; stating that he received the script, followed by Conway's manuscript, and he merged the concepts in what is intended to be a meta-oriented experience. In February 2024, it was revealed that the previously stated origins of the novel were a part of marketing, with the real authors of the Argylle novel commissioned by Matthew Vaugh; co-written in a collaborative effort by Terry Hayes and Tammy Cohen.

Argylle (2024)
In July 2021, a feature film adaptation of Ellie Conway's debut novel Argylle was announced as being in development. Directed by Matthew Vaughn with a script written by Jason Fuchs, the story will follows "the world's greatest spy" working within a secret agent organization while taking place in America, London England, and various other locations around the world. Vaugh describes the film as "the most incredible and original spy franchise since Ian Fleming’s books of the 50s. This is going to reinvent the spy genre". The project will be produced by Marv Studios.

In October 2023, Vaughn revealed that the movie is based on the premise of the fourth Argylle novel.

Future
In July 2021, it was announced that Apple TV+ would serve as distributor on Argylle, and any sequels that follow its release. In March 2022, it was confirmed that Argylle will be followed by two sequels to complete a film trilogy. In October 2023, Vaughn confirmed plans to create additional movies, while stating that the second movie will be based on the first Argylle novel.

Argylle: The First Book (TBA)
In October 2023, Vaughn announced that a sequel is currently in development, with the film being based on the first Argylle novel. The filmmaker later stated that the plot will explore the origins of Aubrey Argylle's spy career. In February 2024, the official title was revealed during a end-titlecard in the first movie, which states: "Argylle: The First Book, releasing in cinemas soon."

Argylle 2 (TBA)
In October 2023, Vaugh stated that the third movie will follow additional installments of the book series with Cavill reprising the titular role.

Television
In January 2024, it was revealed that a prequel television series is in development. The plot will center around a young Agent Argylle, with Louis Partridge reprising his role as the character at a younger age from the first movie.

Shared universe
In October 2023, Matthew Vaughn announced that he is working on an untitled spy centered-universe through his Marv Studios. The filmmaker stated that it will include the Kingsman franchise, the Argylle films, and an unnamed third franchise; while the plan is to have each of these culminate in a crossover at some point in the future. The first connection was officially shown during the mid-credits sequence in Argylle, its revealed that the titular spy had affiliations with the Kingsman during his younger years.