Lionsgate Announces Sequel to Classic '80s Film 'Dirty Dancing'
Forty years after its release, 'Dirty Dancing' is finally getting a long-awaited sequel. The new installment will feature Jennifer Grey reprising her iconic role as Frances "Baby" Houseman. Grey, 65, expressed her excitement about the project, stating that she's been eager to explore Baby's life beyond the original film.
The sequel will be produced by Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, who have worked on notable franchises like 'The Hunger Games' and 'Crazy Rich Asians'. Screenwriter Kim Rosenstock, known for her work on the series 'Dying for Sex', is set to write the script. Production is expected to begin later this year.
Grey's return to the role has been a long time coming. In 2023, she revealed that the sequel would not attempt to recreate the chemistry between her and co-star Patrick Swayze, who passed away in 2009 after battling pancreatic cancer. "All I can say is there is no replacing anyone who’s passed—you never try to repeat anything that’s magic like that," Grey said in an interview with People.
The original 'Dirty Dancing' was released in 1987 and tells the story of Frances, a young woman who falls in love with her dance instructor Johnny Castle while on vacation. The film's success can be attributed to its memorable characters, iconic music, and timeless themes of forbidden love and self-discovery.
In recent years, producers have attempted to reimagine 'Dirty Dancing' in various forms, including the 2004 film 'Dirty Dancing:Havana Nights'. However, these attempts were met with criticism from fans and critics alike.
With Grey's return and a new creative team on board, fans are eagerly awaiting news about the sequel. Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, expressed his confidence in the project, stating that it would "remain as beloved today as it was upon its initial release."
The wait for answers about Baby's life beyond the original film will finally come to an end. With a talented team behind the scenes and Grey's passion for reimagining the character, 'Dirty Dancing' fans can expect a fresh take on this classic tale of love, dance, and self-discovery.
Forty years after its release, 'Dirty Dancing' is finally getting a long-awaited sequel. The new installment will feature Jennifer Grey reprising her iconic role as Frances "Baby" Houseman. Grey, 65, expressed her excitement about the project, stating that she's been eager to explore Baby's life beyond the original film.
The sequel will be produced by Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, who have worked on notable franchises like 'The Hunger Games' and 'Crazy Rich Asians'. Screenwriter Kim Rosenstock, known for her work on the series 'Dying for Sex', is set to write the script. Production is expected to begin later this year.
Grey's return to the role has been a long time coming. In 2023, she revealed that the sequel would not attempt to recreate the chemistry between her and co-star Patrick Swayze, who passed away in 2009 after battling pancreatic cancer. "All I can say is there is no replacing anyone who’s passed—you never try to repeat anything that’s magic like that," Grey said in an interview with People.
The original 'Dirty Dancing' was released in 1987 and tells the story of Frances, a young woman who falls in love with her dance instructor Johnny Castle while on vacation. The film's success can be attributed to its memorable characters, iconic music, and timeless themes of forbidden love and self-discovery.
In recent years, producers have attempted to reimagine 'Dirty Dancing' in various forms, including the 2004 film 'Dirty Dancing:Havana Nights'. However, these attempts were met with criticism from fans and critics alike.
With Grey's return and a new creative team on board, fans are eagerly awaiting news about the sequel. Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, expressed his confidence in the project, stating that it would "remain as beloved today as it was upon its initial release."
The wait for answers about Baby's life beyond the original film will finally come to an end. With a talented team behind the scenes and Grey's passion for reimagining the character, 'Dirty Dancing' fans can expect a fresh take on this classic tale of love, dance, and self-discovery.
! Forty years is a looong time to wait for more Baby Houseman shenanigans 
. I mean, Jennifer Grey is still young at heart (65? what?) so I'm sure she's gonna bring that same sass and charm to the role again 
. The new team on board seems solid too - they've worked on some decent stuff in the past like 'The Hunger Games' and 'Crazy Rich Asians'. Fingers crossed this one doesn't mess up the original 
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! 40 yrs since the orginial and still we're gonna get to see baby grow up 
it's all about reimagining her life after the events of the first film. can't wait to see what kind of drama & romance unfolds next 
hope they don't mess it up tho! fingers crossed for a talented new team to bring this classic story into the modern era 
40 years is like, forever! i remember watching dirty dancing with my grandma when i was a kid and it's just one of those movies that never gets old. jennifer grey is gonna be back as baby and i can already imagine how epic the dance scenes are gonna be 
. It's crazy to think that 40 years have passed since we first fell in love with Frances Houseman. I'm a bit skeptical about how it'll all play out, but with Jennifer Grey back on board, I trust that they're doing this right 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to see more of the summer camp drama and Johnny Castle's charming smile 
? Fingers crossed it captures that same magic as the original!
. And with a new creative team on board, it's gonna be interesting to see how they tackle Baby's life beyond the original film 
. Adam Fogelson's confidence in the project gives me faith 
. Fingers crossed this one hits all the right notes like the original did back in '87 
! I've been waiting for what feels like forever to see Frances "Baby" Houseman's life after the original film. It's great that Jennifer Grey is reprising her iconic role - she's going to bring so much nostalgia and charm to it 
. But I'm excited to see how they'll reimagine Baby's story and themes of self-discovery and forbidden love 
. With this new team on board, I'm feeling super optimistic about it! Can't wait for the movie to come out 
, I'm low-key hyped that Jennifer Grey is reprising her iconic role as Baby 
. It's like they're trying to recapture the magic of '87 all over again 
, which is just not possible 
. I mean, Patrick Swayze was one of a kind 
.
. I'm all for a fresh take, but it's gotta be done right, you know? 
! but anywayz back 2 the sequel 
... jennifer grey's return is def a major win 
especially w/ the new creative team & screenwriter kim rosenstock on board 
production starts late this yr so we gotta keep it movin' 
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It's gonna be interesting to see Jennifer Grey bring Baby back to life again, and I'm low-key hoping they don't mess up the original chemistry 
. The new team seems pretty cool, too - Kim Rosenstock is a talented writer, and Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson have done some awesome work on other projects 
. Fingers crossed it'll be just as iconic and memorable as the first one! 
40 years have passed, and we're still obsessed with those iconic dance moves. I'm all in for this sequel and can't wait to see what the creators come up with! 
The original was a total game-changer and if they can recapture that magic, I'll be dancing in my seat #DirtyDancingSequel #JenniferGrey #90sNostalgia 
It's gonna be so cool to explore new storylines while still honoring the classic tale 
But I'm sure Grey will bring her own spin to it. Can't wait for more info and to get ready for some serious dancing on screen 
I mean, it's been 40 years since the original came out and now we're just gonna jump straight into Baby’s life without giving us some background on what happened to her after she left Kellerman's? That sounds so abrupt to me. And don't even get me started on how they're handling Patrick Swayze's character... I feel like they should've found a way to make that work instead of just saying there's no replacing the magic between Baby and Johnny 