Dirty Dancing sequel plans move forward
The Dirty Dancing sequel is making progress after producers were appointed, and production is set to begin this year.
The Dirty Dancing sequel will begin production later this year.
It was previously revealed the movie was in the works, with Jennifer Grey set to reprise her role as Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the long-awaited follow-up to the 1987 classic movie and now the project is moving forward after Lionsgate announced producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson will oversee the film, with Dying for Sex writer Kim Rosenstock penning the script.
Jennifer said in a statement: “The role of Baby has held a very deep and meaningful place in my heart, as it has in the hearts of so many fans over the years. I’ve long wondered where we might find Baby years later and what her life might be like, but it’s taken time to assemble the kind of people that I felt could be entrusted to build on the legacy of the original film… and I’m excited to say that It looks like the wait will soon be over!”
Jacobson and Simpson's company have been working with Lionsgate on The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and the studio are delighted to have the Color Force pair on board for the Dirty Dancing sequel.
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said in a statement: “Dirty Dancing remains as beloved today as it was upon its initial release, and we knew that a very special group of people would have to come together for fans to embrace a return to Kellerman’s.
“We are beyond thrilled to announce we have assembled the perfect team to carry this film forward in partnership with Jennifer Grey. There are no better producers for this movie than our longtime partners and friends Nina and Brad from The Hunger Games, and we could not be more excited to have Kim coming on board to write.
"With this super team now in place, we are moving full steam ahead so that both existing fans and new audiences can discover the magic, the music and the emotion that is Dirty Dancing in a new theatrical film meant for the big screen.”
Jacobson added: “Dirty Dancing is that rare film that is as emotional, exhilarating and rebellious today as it was the year it was released. To be able to work with Jennifer Grey and Lionsgate on the sequel is a genuine joy for Brad and me. We feel so fortunate to have been invited back to Kellerman’s for one more dance.”
Jonathan Levine was previously attached to direct the sequel and though he will still serve as executive producer, it has now emerged he will not be helming the project, though a new director has not yet been announced.
