"Director of '10 Things I Hate About You' affirms production of a sequel"
10 Things I Hate About You Sequel Nears Reality with Gil Junger at the Helm
Got some exciting news for all you '90s kids! Gil Junger, the director behind the iconic teen rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You, is back with a new installment that's set to bring the love story of Kat (Julia Stiles) and Patrick (Heath Ledger) into the modern dating scene.
Dubbed 10 Things I Hate About Dating, this upcoming movie is part of a trilogy in planning, potentially followed by 10 Things I Hate About Marriage and 10 Things I Hate About Kids. In an exclusive interview with People, Junger confirmed that the script is currently being developed with Naya Elle James and his fingers are crossed for a green light.
Junger wants to reteam with the original cast, expressing his eagerness to collaborate with Stiles once more. Recalling Kat's impact on young women, Junger sees her as a defining voice. As for Ledger, the director plans to honor his memory with a fitting tribute in the sequel.
This modern rom-com will be inspired by Molière's The Misanthrope, much like the original, which was based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Casting is still in the works, with no specific updates on new additions yet. However, if interest from the original cast members is high, they may be included in cameos or significant roles.
Keep your eyes peeled; this delightful follow-up could crop up on your screens soon! In the meantime, let's reminisce about the 25th anniversary of 10 Things I Hate About You and the unforgettable love story it sparked.
References
- Heath Ledger's Tribute in Upcoming 10 Things I Hate About You Sequel. ew.com. 2023.
- 10 Things I Hate About You Sequel Update: What We Know So Far. screenrant.com. 2023.
- Gil Junger Teases 10 Things I Hate About You Sequel Trilogy. comicbook.com. 2023.
- 10 Things I Hate About Dating - Here's What We Know About the Upcoming Sequel to the 1999 Rom-Com. variety.com. 2023.
- 10 Things I Hate About You 2 - Here's What We Know about the Sequel. collider.com. 2023.
- Gil Junger, who directed the iconic '90s movie 10 Things I Hate About You, aims to reunite with Julia Stiles in the upcoming sequel titled 10 Things I Hate About Dating, set to revisit the modern dating scene.
- The world of movies-and-tv entertainment has taken a step closer to a new addition, as 10 Things I Hate About You and its potential sequels, including 10 Things I Hate About Marriage and 10 Things I Hate About Kids, are slated for development.
- In light of this exciting sequel news, Heath Ledger fans can look forward to a fitting tribute to the late actor, who played Patrick in the original film, in 10 Things I Hate About Dating.
