Jennifer Grey set to star in 'Dirty Dancing' sequel
Updated | By Tamlyn Canham
Nobody puts Baby in a corner! The 'Dirty Dancing' sequel is finally happening.
Thirty-three years after its release, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey's romantic classic, 'Dirty Dancing', is officially getting a sequel.
According to Deadline, Lionsgate has confirmed the project.
Jennifer, who played Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the 1987 film, will make a return. She will also executive produce.
Patrick (Johnny Castle) sadly passed away in 2009 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.
'50/50' director Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer will helm the project.
“It will be exactly the kind of romantic, nostalgic movie that the franchise’s fans have been waiting for,” Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer reportedly said.
Details about the film's plot have not been revealed. Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis and working on the screenplay.
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Oh, Baby! Jennifer Grey is back! 💃 #DirtyDancing https://t.co/YHckpSL15h
— Dirty Dancing Movie (@DirtyDancingMov) August 7, 2020
Social media users are excited about the sequel, but some wonder how the new film will play out without Patrick's much-loved character...
A Dirty Dancing sequel is in the works starring Jennifer Grey (Baby), Lionsgate has confirmed! @JenniferGrey #DirtyDancing pic.twitter.com/ZGTZ2nneeS
— Sarah O'Connell (@SarahO_Connell) August 7, 2020
The idea of a sequel makes me nervous. Please don't ruin an 80s favorite. #DirtyDancing pic.twitter.com/dTQmzj5Ud1
— 📚 Victoria Fullard 📚 (@VictoriaReads) August 7, 2020
There has never been a hotter performance on screen than Patrick Swayze in #DirtyDancing. Ever. 🔥 SO very excited for this sequel, although it can't possibly be the same without him. #27Daybreak pic.twitter.com/TeFRG562h8
— Ali Lanyon (@AliLanyonABC27) August 7, 2020
Love this. #dirtydancing 💖💕🎼🎶😍😘🌈🍀 pic.twitter.com/n0xHwf9wGJ
— MAGS (@Margare89734686) August 4, 2020
Take a trip down memory lame with the original 'Dirty Dancing' movie tailer.
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