Why Zac was wanted for the role of Red Mist in Kick-Ass

Finally someone captured on video the explanation of why Kick-Ass creator Mark Millar originally wanted Zac to play the part of Red Mist in the film adaptation. Christopher Mintz-Plasse ended up with the role.

The mention is around 1:52ish in this interview with Millar and John Romita Jr, one of the film's exec producers and illustrator for the comic book: