"Sin City 2" begins shooting

"Marv" prepares for another night in "Sin City"

In a big piece of welcome news the long-awaited sequel to Robert Rodriguez's 2005 "Sin City" has finally begun shooting. As has been previously reported, the story for new film will be culled from previously published graphic novels by Frank Miller as well as a new story written specifically for the film by Miller.

Jamie King will be returning as will Mickey Rourke, Rosario Dawson and Jessica Alba. Devon Aoki will not be returning as deadly little Miho however (tiny tears). That role will be filled by the recently signed Jamie Chung. The jury is still out on whether or not Clive Owen will make an appearance.

"Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" is slated for release October 4, 2013.