Fans of the cult classic film from 1987 can rejoice: the sequel to "Dirty Dancing" has finally received its first significant news after years of waiting. Lionsgate studio announced that a team of experienced producers is working on the project, and filming may begin as early as this year.
Jennifer Grey will once again play Frances "Baby" Houseman, a role that earned her a Golden Globe nomination. The actress will also serve as the film's executive producer. In her statement, Grey emphasized: "The role of Baby has always held a very special place in my heart, as it has in the hearts of many fans. I have thought long and hard about where Baby would be years later and what her life would be like, but it took time to assemble a team of people I could trust to continue the legacy of the original film. And I’m happy to say that the wait seems to be coming to an end!"
Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, known for their work on "The Hunger Games" and "Crazy Rich Asians," will be responsible for producing the sequel. The screenplay will be written by Kim Rosenstock, an Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe nominee, as well as a recipient of the Humanitas Prize 2025. Jonathan Levin will also serve as an executive producer alongside Grey.
What to expect from the new film
Jennifer Grey previously stated on The Drew Barrymore Show that she would like to see Harry Styles in the role of one of the characters in the sequel. According to her, the film will definitely include dancing, music, and romantic storylines, preserving the spirit of the original.
The plot of the original film told the story of a young naive girl, Baby, who spends the summer with her family at a Catskills resort and falls in love with dance instructor Johnny Castle (played by Patrick Swayze, who passed away in 2009). The sequel is expected to show how Baby's life has changed over the years and what she is living for now.
The exact premiere date has not yet been announced, but production is scheduled to start this year, which gives hope that the sequel will appear on the big screens in the coming years.
For fans of the cult classic, this is a long-awaited opportunity to see their beloved Baby again, immerse themselves in the atmosphere of dance, music, and romance, and discover new stories of the characters they fell in love with over 35 years ago.
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