Dogma Cast: Everything You Need to Know About the 1999 Fantasy Comedy Film

Dogma Cast: Kevin Smith directed and starred in Dogma (1999). This American fantasy comedy film marked his fourth View Askewniverse movie and fourth film overall. Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, George Carlin, Linda Fiorentino, Janeane Garofalo, Chris Rock, Jason Lee, Salma Hayek Bud Cort Alan Rickman Alanis Morissette and Jason Mewes also made appearances. It won three Academy Awards(r) for best picture.

Bartleby (Affleck) and Loki (Damon) are two fallen angels who plot to use an obscure loophole in Catholic dogma in order to return to Heaven after having been banished by God. Along their path they encounter Bethany (Fiorentino), an abortion clinic worker chosen by the voice of God (Morissette) to stop them; she’s joined in this mission by two prophets – Jay Mewes (Mewes) and Silent Bob Smith (Smith), 13th Apostle Rufus Rock (Rock) as well as Muse Serendipity Hayek).

Dogma caused considerable controversy even before its opening, drawing denouncements by Catholic leaders such as the Catholic League as being offensive to faith and church alike, prompting organized protests that delayed its release across many countries and resulted in at least two death threats against Smith1. Yet critics largely welcomed it; grossing $44 million against its $10 million budget, making Dogma one of the highest grossing films from View Askewniverse series to date.

Who are the main characters and actors in Dogma?

Below is a list of key characters and actors featured in Dogma:

Bartleby (Ben Affleck)

Bartleby was once Watcher of Heaven’s North Wall. As part of a plot to return there through exploiting Cardinal Glick (Carlin) of New Jersey with his plenary indulgence grant, he plots an escape plan. But Bartleby proves himself manipulative, manipulative, and ultimately ruthless in achieving this end goal.

Loki (Matt Damon)

Loki is a fallen angel who once served as Angel of Death but who later gave up this position after being persuaded by Bartleby to abandon it. Loki tends to be more reckless, violent and unpredictable than his partner in crime.

Bethany Sloane (Linda Fiorentino)

Bethany Sloane is an abortion clinic worker suffering from infertility who has lost faith. After speaking with Metatron (Rickman), God tells her she is His last scion and must prevent Bartleby and Loki from entering a church in New Jersey.

Jay (Jason Mewes)

Jay is an unsavory stoner who claims to be Silent Bob’s heterosexual life-partner and acts as one of Metatron’s two prophets sent to Bethany by him to guide them.

Silent Bob (Kevin Smith)

Silent and nonverbal, Silent Bob is Jay’s best friend and partner in crime. He rarely breaks out of his silence except to offer occasional humorous wisecracks or gestures.

Rufus (Chris Rock)

Rufus is an apostle left out of the Bible due to being black. After being killed by Romans and sent up into Heaven, he joins Bethany’s group after falling from Heaven.

Serendipity (Salma Hayek)

Serendipity is an artist muse who inspires other to create great works of art, but left Heaven when her ideas were not given credit for. After working as a stripper at a bar where Bethany frequents, Serendipity meets up with Bethany and her group and she becomes involved with Bethany as they try to reach heaven for salvation.

Azrael (Jason Lee)

Once an angel from Grigori class, this demon has been cast out of Heaven after refusing to support Lucifer in his rebellion. After this event he hires three teenage hoodlums known as Stygian triplets to kill Bethany and her allies as part of his plan; also hoping that Bartleby and Loki’s plan might succeed and end his suffering and bring an end to existence altogether.

Metatron (Alan Rickman)

Metatron represents God as His representative and spokesperson, speaking through Him with sarcasm and dry humor. He appears to Bethany in various forms such as a burning bush or pillar of fire before finally showing himself to her in person.

God (Alanis Morissette)

As creator and ruler of the universe, she can be depicted as a young woman with long hair who exudes joy when greeting people. She particularly enjoys playing Skee-Ball while disliking being spoken for.

What are some interesting facts about Dogma?

Here are some interesting facts about Dogma:

• Due to mounting pressure from religious groups and critics, Disney decided to sell the film instead to Lions Gate Films for $12 Million – which had originally planned on being distributed through Miramax as planned. Due to controversy and pressure from Smith and producer Scott Mosier purchasing and then selling their own copy for just one dollar and then selling to Lions Gate later on.
• Smith initially considered Emma Thompson for the part, but due to her pregnancy she declined. Smith then considered Holly Hunter, Gillian Anderson and Sheryl Lee before ultimately choosing Alanis Morissette who was an admirer of his films.
• Bethany was initially written for Joey Lauren Adams from Smith’s previous film Chasing Amy; however, she declined due to feeling it too similar to her character from that film. Smith then considered Winona Ryder, Claire Forlani and Kate Winslet before finally selecting Linda Fiorentino as Bethany.
• Rufus was initially written for Samuel L. Jackson but due to scheduling conflicts was unavailable for consideration. Smith eventually considered Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence and Chris Tucker before ultimately casting Chris Rock in this role.
• Smith had originally considered Carrie Fisher for the role of Serendipity; however, due to prior commitments in another project. Instead, Sandra Bullock, Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow and Salma Hayek were considered until Salma Hayek was ultimately hired.
• Dogma features numerous references and cameos from Smith’s previous films, such as Clerks, Mallrats and Chasing Amy. For instance, Brian O’Halloran and Jeff Anderson who played Dante and Randal in Clerks appear as reporters in Dogma; Janeane Garofalo who appeared as Alyssa’s friend from Chasing Amy now appears as Bethany’s co-worker while Jason Lee who played both Brodie Banky in Mallrats and Chasing Amy now plays Azrael in Dogma!
• This film includes many references and nods to popular culture films such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Wizard of Oz, Jaws, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Exorcist, and Terminator.

FAQ: The Ultimate Guide to Your Questions

Q: What does Dogma refer to?

A: Dogma refers to any set of beliefs accepted as authoritative or true by a group or institution – most frequently religious ones. In the film, this term refers to Catholic Church rules and doctrines which are challenged or contested by certain characters in it.

Q: Who or What Is Buddy Christ?

A: Cardinal Glick introduced Buddy Christ as part of his “Catholicism Wow!” campaign to modernise and increase appeal of Catholicism, providing an alternative image of Jesus than the traditional depictions on crosses. This statue stands as an effective demonstration.

Q: What Is a Golgothan?

A: A Golgothan is a creature created out of human excrement summoned by Azrael to attack Bethany and her allies, also referred to as Shit Demon or Shit Monster based on Golgotha where Jesus Christ was crucified in biblical times.

Q: Who or What Is Mooby Corporation?

A: The Mooby Corporation is a fictional corporation which produces various products featuring Mooby the Golden Calf, an animated cow with golden horns depicted as part of their corporate mascot Mooby the Golden Calf is often depicted as being similar to Mickey Mouse in that its characteristics resemble cow horns with golden tips; Bartleby and Loki commit several murders at their headquarters in Illinois before going on their killing spree and murdering several board members before fleeing to escape justice.

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