Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau are a duo that changed the landscape of indie comedy with their 1996 hit Swingers. The film, which captured the essence of 90s Los Angeles nightlife with sharp dialogue and relatable characters, became an instant cult classic. But did you know that this dynamic duo nearly reunited for a sequel and even planned a third film in a completely different genre?
In a recent interview, Vince Vaughn revealed that Favreau, who not only starred in but also wrote Swingers, had penned a script for a sequel. According to Vaughn, the script was “really fun,” but the pair ultimately decided against moving forward. Vaughn explained, “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.”
While Swingers 2 never materialized, Vaughn and Favreau did collaborate again in 2001 for Made, another comedy that revisited their chemistry, but with a darker, more grounded tone. The film featured Vaughn and Favreau as hapless would-be criminals and proved that their comedic partnership was as sharp as ever.
What many fans might not know is that Vaughn and Favreau had plans for a third film to round out a “buddy comedy trilogy.” This time, they wanted to venture into the Western genre with a movie called The Martial Revelation. The plot centered around a Hasidic Jew who becomes a gunfighter in the Old West—a premise that is as intriguing as it is offbeat. Vaughn described the script as “comedic, but played straight like Swingers or Made.” Unfortunately, timing issues prevented this project from coming to fruition.
While we may never see Swingers 2 or The Martial Revelation hit the big screen, it's fascinating to think about what could have been. Vaughn and Favreau's collaboration has given us some of the most memorable moments in indie film, and their unmade projects only add to the legend of what this duo could have achieved together.
