The actor, who most recently appeared in the pilot for a US remake of Only Fools and Horses, will star alongside returning cast Aaron Johnson, Chloë Moretz and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in the sequel.
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Deadline reports that Leguizamo will play a bodyguard assigned to protect Mintz-Plasse's villainous Red Mist.
Nicolas Cage will also reprise his role in Kick-Ass 2, which will be helmed by writer-director Jeff Wadlow and will shoot this autumn.
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Watch the trailer for Kick-Ass below:
