Rosario Dawson & Joey Lauren Adams to return for Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

Rosario Dawson, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Clerks II

Before anyone could finish smoking a celebratory blunt following the news that Kevin Smith has wrapped production on the JAY AND SILENT BOB REBOOT, the fan favorite filmmaker took to his personal Instagram account to announce that both Rosario Dawson (RENT, THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE) and Joey Lauren Adams (DAZED AND CONFUSED, BIG DADDY) will be returning for the follow-up to Smith's 2001 comedy JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK.

Upon making their return to the View Askewniverse, Dawson will reprise her role as the Jackson 5-loving Becky from CLERKS II, while Adams will once again step into her role as indie comic icon Alyssa Jones from Smith's 1997 rom-com CHASING AMY.

You can check out Smith's posts that proudly (and sweetly) announce the return of both View Askeniverse alumnas below:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

There are very few people I love in this business as much as @rosariodawson! So when Ro-Dawg Rebooted with us, I was reminded how she can take boring old Kevin Smith lines and make magic! Getting the always-in-demand Dawson into @jayandsilentbob Reboot required Ro to go above and beyond and take a few flights to get #neworleans. It would’ve been more than understandable if she couldn’t make it. But my friend made moves and interrupted her busy life and work schedule to come play with us in the #viewaskewniverse once again. I can honestly say she made the movie better! When she was wrapped, Rosario gave me this giant hug and said “I’m happy you’re still here.” This woman is who I aspire to be in life: a consummate professional and an incomparable human being. The only stain on her otherwise stellar resume is that she’s now played two #viewaskew characters. One more and they’ll kick her out of Hollywood. #KevinSmith #rosariodawson #jayandsilentbobreboot #clerks2 #friendship #sabanfilms

A post shared by Kevin Smith (@thatkevinsmith) on Mar 27, 2019 at 6:59am PDT

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Chasing Joey! @joeylaurenadams is back as indie comic icon Alyssa Jones, when @jayandsilentbob Reboot! Neither #jayandsilentbobstrikeback nor #jayandsilentbobreboot could have happened without me knowing Joey. Because we met, I made #chasingamy in the first place – and Amy is where the idea of #jayandsilentbob as the basis for #bluntmanandchronic originated (as a commentary about the differences between the slapsticky Jay and Bob in #mallrats versus the slacker Jay and Bob in #clerks). And both Strike Back and Reboot hinge on their comic book alter egos somehow fucking with our heroes’ real lives. So of course Joey had to be there when we returned to the #viewaskewniverse. This woman not only made me a better artist, Joey also made me a better person. When I saw her on shoot day, I said “See all these trucks? All this equipment and all these people came all the way to #neworleans today – all because you and I met 24 years ago.” I’ve done some of my best work with #joeylaurenadams – and I’m hoping Reboot ranks right up there with Amy and Rats. With Joey on board as Alyssa Jones – one of my favorite characters in any of my #viewaskew movies – we’re that much closer to the goal! #KevinSmith #sabanfilms #alyssajones #reunion #jayandsilentbob

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Returning to Smith's cinematic fray for more snoochies, boochies, and booooonnngs are Smith himself, as well as Jason Mewes as Jay and Silent Bob, respectively. Joining them for the highly-anticipated comedy are stars Shannon Elizabeth (AMERICAN PIE), Joe Manganiello (TRUE BLOOD), Harley Quinn Smith (YOGA HOSERS), Grant Gustin (The CW's THE FLASH, GLEE), Justin Long (JEEPERS CREEPERS, TUSK), Jason Lee (MY NAME IS EARL, MALLRATS), Craig Robinson (BROOKLYN NINE-NINE), Molly Shannon (SUPERSTAR, NEVER BEEN KISSED) and Brian O'Halloran (CLERKS, MALLRATS), among others.

I'm not going to lie, this news has me dancing in my office, right now. Dawson is my all-time fav, and the thought of her returning for the JAY AND SILENT BOB REBOOT already has me navigating Spotify for some Jackson 5 goodness. Joey Lauren Adams is a welcomed return, too, as her knack for comedy and raspy vocals are always a treat. This film continues to deliver surprises, even after it's done filming, and we love it! Are you excited for these fine ladies to return? Let us know in the comments section down below.

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Born and raised in New York, then immigrated to Canada, Steve Seigh has been a JoBlo.com editor, columnist, and critic since 2012. He started with Ink & Pixel, a column celebrating the magic and evolution of animation, before launching the companion YouTube series Animation Movies Revisited. He's also the host of the Talking Comics Podcast, a personality-driven audio show focusing on comic books, film, music, and more. You'll rarely catch him without headphones on his head and pancakes on his breath.