Anna Daniels
Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau made a significant impact on the indie comedy scene with their 1996 film, Swingers, which quickly became a cult classic for its portrayal of 90s Los Angeles nightlife. Interestingly, the duo came close to working together again on a sequel to Swingers and even had plans for a completely different genre for a third movie.
Vaughn shared in a recent interview that Favreau, the writer and star of Swingers, had crafted a script for a sequel. Although Vaughn found the script “really fun,” they collectively decided to pursue new projects. Vaughn expressed a preference for creating something fresh, saying, “I was always of the mindset to go make something new. But there was a script even for Swingers 2 that Jon wrote that was really fun, but we didn’t feel like it was the right thing to do.”
Despite the sequel never coming to fruition, Vaughn and Favreau reunited in 2001 for Made, a comedy that showcased their chemistry with a darker, more realistic tone. In this film, they portrayed inept would-be criminals, demonstrating that their comedic partnership was still vibrant.
Surprisingly, Vaughn and Favreau had aspirations for a third film to complete a “buddy comedy trilogy.” Their vision involved delving into the Western genre with a project titled The Martial Revelation. The story revolved around a Hasidic Jew evolving into a gunfighter in the Old West, offering an unconventional and intriguing premise. Vaughn described the script as having a comedic flair but executed seriously, akin to Swingers or Made. However, scheduling conflicts prevented this venture from materializing.
While audiences may never witness Swingers 2 or The Martial Revelation on screen, contemplating these unmade projects adds an intriguing layer to Vaughn and Favreau’s collaborative legacy. Their contributions to indie film have left a lasting impression, and the unrealized potential of their joint endeavors sparks curiosity about what could have been.
