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MERLIN DISAPPEARS

__ The sacrifice of Merlin, who is blown up by a mine, is arguably the film’s emotional highpoint. Yet Vaughn shot scenes where Merlin survived thanks to bombproof underwear, returning while Eggsy and Harry mourn his death. It didn’t survive the first test screening. “It was a very fucking funny scene, but the audience were so upset about Merlin dying that they felt robbed,” reveals Vaughn.