I cannot support that level of violence: Kick-Ass 2 star Jim Carrey has second thoughts about film after Sandy Hook

 
24 June 2013
The Weekender

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Jim Carrey has said he "cannot support" his new film Kick-Ass 2 in the wake of the Sandy Hook school shooting, in which 20 children and six adults were killed.

The 51-year-old actor has decided not to promote the movie, which is due to be released in August, because it is too violent and explained he has withdrawn his support.

Carrey , who stars as Colonel Stars and Stripes in the sequel, wrote on Twitter: "I did Kickass a month b4 Sandy Hook and now in all good conscience I cannot support that level of violence. My apologies to e...

"I meant to say my apologies to others involve with the film. I am not ashamed of it but recent events have caused a change in my heart. (Sic)"

The film, which also stars Chloe Grace Moretz, 16, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, tells the story of costumed high-school hero Kick-Ass, who joins a group of normal citizens inspired to fight crime in costume.

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