"Director of '10 Things I Hate About You' announces plans for a sequel"
Brand-new Sequel to "10 Things I Hate About You" in the Works
Gil Junger, the director of the iconic 1999 romance film 10 Things I Hate About You, has decided to take the plunge and craft a sequel called 10 Things I Hate About Dating!
Luckily, original producer Andrew Lazar and co-writer Naya Elle James are on board to help bring this exciting project to life.
So, what can we expect from this long-awaited sophomore installment? Bustle News mentions that it's supposed to initiate a trilogy, followed by 10 Things I Hate About Marriage and 10 Things I Hate About Kids.
Junger confirmed that 10 Things I Hate About Dating is definitely moving forward as a feature film in the works. He also shared some tantalizing insights about the plot:
Regarding casting choices for the sequel, Junger is hopeful about reuniting with Julia Stiles, who played the memorable Kat Stratford in the original movie. As for the late Heath Ledger, who portrayed the charming Patrick Verona, Junger promises a heartfelt tribute:
It's important to note that Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who played Joey, recently collaborated on a separate project titled 10 Things I Love About You (2025). However, supposedly, this isn't connected to the new film sequel.
As of yet, casting details haven't been disclosed, and it seems that the story might revolve around younger characters navigating dating in the modern era.
10 Things I Hate About You just celebrated its 25th anniversary. Fans eagerly await more updates about 10 Things I Hate About Dating as further announcements from the production team are due.
In the meantime, you can catch a Broadway adaptation of the original 10 Things I Hate About You, featuring Carly Rae Jepsen and Lena Dunham, which is currently in the works and unrelated to the upcoming movie sequel.
Who might Julia Stiles reunite with for the sequel of 10 Things I Hate About You, if casting plans go as hoped? Gil Junger, director of the original film, mentioned a heartfelt tribute for the late Heath Ledger. What recent project did Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt collaborate on separately? 10 Things I Hate About You celebrates its 25th anniversary, and 10 Things I Hate About Dating is inspired by Moliere's The Misanthrope, much like its predecessor was based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. The sequel might define younger characters' experiences with modern dating. movies-and-tv and entertainment enthusiasts wait for further announcements about 10 Things I Hate About Dating.
