Matthew Vaughn reveals next film project

'X-Men: First Class' and 'Kick-Ass' director Matthew Vaughn has revealed his next feature project.

He will be collaborating once more with comic book writer Mark Millar – writer of 'Kick-Ass' and all-round Marvel Comics don – on 'The Secret Service'.

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The forthcoming novel, out in the summer and illustrated by 'Watchmen' artist Dave Gibbons, has been a likely potential source for Vaughn's next project for some time.

The synopsis reads:

“The world's greatest secret agent is on the most exciting case of his career. But will the end of the world as know it take a back seat to training his street-punk nephew to be the next James Bond? Meanwhile, what's the secret link between a series of kidnapped sci-fi stars, the murder of an entire town, and a dark secret from inside Mount Everest?

“Under Uncle Jack's supervision, Gary's spy skills and confidence blossom - but when the duo learn what's behind the celebrity kidnappings, the knowledge comes at a price. The conspiracy begins to unravel, but who can be trusted when so many prominent figures seem to be involved?”

Deadline reports that 20th Century Fox will be handling the film's distribution, with Vaughn at the helm.

It follows the speculation that Vaughn was on the short list to direct the forthcoming 'Star Wars' sequel.