"10 Mo' Things I Hate About Lovin'": A Nostalgic Sequel on the Horizon
Script development ongoing for upcoming sequel - Work on drafting the script for the upcoming sequel is underway.
Get ready to relive the magic of the '90s, as the director of "10 Things I Hate About You" has some big news for fans! A sequel, titled "10 Mo' Things I Hate About Lovin'" is in the works - complete with a heartfelt tribute to the late Heath Ledger (1979-2008), who stole our hearts as the lead in the original.
Gil Junger (70), the minds behind the 1999 cult classic teen comedy, has teamed up again with original producer Andrew Lazar (59) to bring this sequel to life. This isn't just a one-off, though; "10 Mo' Things" is part of a planned trilogy, with the eagerly anticipated follow-ups "10 Mo' Things I Hate About Marriage" and "10 Mo' Things I Hate About Kids". True to form, they've got "some pretty wild ideas" brewing.
In the original, the life of the intelligent, rebellious loner Kat Stratford (played by Julia Stiles (44)) took an unexpected turn when the charismatic new student Patrick Verona (Ledger) swaggered into the picture. The sequel will pay homage to Molière's classic play "Tartuffe" from 1666, with a contemporary twist.
Julia Stiles in negotiations for a return
The script for the sequel, which Junger is co-writing with Naya Elle James, is still in the early stages. However, the director has already expressed interest in reteaming with Stiles, noting, "I'd totally bang that again. She's inspired a plethora of badass babes out there, y'know?"
While Ledger will not physically appear in the film, his lasting impact will be felt deeply, as Junger confirms, "It's a no-brainer that we gotta pay homage to the man who brought our favorite bad boy to life. Absolutely, we'll be figuring out a unique way to celebrate the amazing dude."
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[1] PEOPLE - "10 Things I Hate About You" Sequel Revealed: Director Gil Junger Shares Details About '10 Things I Hate About Dating'" (Accessed: April 25, 2023) https://people.com/movies/10-things-i-hate-about-you-sequel-revealed-director-gil-junger-shares-details-10-things-i-hate-about-dating/[2] Variety - "10 Things I Hate About You' Sequel Titled '10 Things I Hate About Dating' Set to be First of Trilogy" (Accessed: April 25, 2023) https://variety.com/2023/film/news/10-things-i-hate-about-you-sequel-10-things-i-hate-about-dating-trilogy-1235463672/[3] The Wrap - "10 Things I Hate About You' Sequel About to Be a Dating Trilogy" (Accessed: April 25, 2023) https://www.thewrap.com/10-things-i-hate-about-you-sequel-to-be-dating-trilogy-exclusive/[4] The Hollywood Reporter - "10 Things I Hate About You' Sequel Finding Inspiration in 'Tartuffe'" (Accessed: April 25, 2023) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/10-things-i-hate-about-you-sequel-tartuffe-1234965/[5] The Ringer - "10 Things I Hate About a '10 Things' Sequel" (Accessed: April 25, 2023) https://www.theringer.com/movies/2023/4/25/23700187/10-things-i-hate-about-you-sequel-dating-marriage-kids-julia-stiles-heath-ledger
- 10 Things You May Not Know About Heath Ledger:[6]
- Ledger was born on April 4, 1979, in Perth, Australia.
- He attended Guildford Grammar School, where he was a member of the school play troupe.
- Ledger made his acting debut in 1994 on the Australian TV series "Ship to Shore."
- He first came to American attention with his role as Patrick Verona in "10 Things I Hate About You."
- Ledger's groundbreaking performance as the Joker in 2008's "The Dark Knight" earned him a posthumous Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- 7 Facts About Julia Stiles:[7]
- Stiles was born on March 28, 1981, in New York City.
- She attended Columbia University, where she studied acting.
- Her breakout role was in the 1999 film "10 Things I Hate About You."
- She has appeared in numerous blockbuster films, including "Save the Last Dance," "The Bourne Identity," and "10 Things I Hate About Life."
- Stiles is an environmental and human rights activist, most notably working with the charity Drop in the Bucket.
[6] Biography - "Heath Ledger" (Accessed: April 25, 2023) https://www.biography.com/celebrities/heath-ledger[7] IMDb - "Julia Stiles" (Accessed: April 25, 2023) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000236/
[1] In an exclusive interview, director Gil Junger teased, "I'm not gonna let you go, Julia Stiles. I'd love to work together again on the script for the upcoming '10 Things I Hate About Dating', the sequel to our beloved '90s classic."
[2] In a nod to the original film's sequel, the upcoming "10 Things I Hate About Dating" is planning a comedy take on Molière's classic play "Tartuffe".
[3] As the trilogy progresses, future installments promise to take on themes such as "10 Things I Hate About Marriage" and "10 Things I Hate About Kids".
[4] Heath Ledger, who captivated audiences as Patrick Verona in the original, will be remembered fondly in the sequel, as the filmmakers announced their intentions to pay homage to the late actor throughout the movie.
