Julia Roberts' Iconic Rom-Com Reboot: Sequel Talks Nearly 30 Years Later!
ROM-COM RENAISSANCE: MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING IS BACK!
Get ready for a blast from the past as the iconic 1997 romantic comedy, My Best Friend's Wedding, is set to get a long-awaited sequel nearly three decades later! The news has sent shockwaves of excitement through Hollywood, and we've got all the juicy details on what's cooking.
The original movie, which starred Julia Roberts as a food critic who panics when her best friend, played by Dermot Mulroney, gets engaged to someone else, was a massive hit, earning over $299 million globally and catapulting Roberts to stardom. The film also launched the career of Cameron Diaz, who played the role of the young bride that Roberts' character tries to sabotage.
Now, it seems like time has come full circle for this beloved rom-com, with rumors swirling about a potential sequel. Mulroney, 61, dropped the bombshell during an interview with The New York Post while promoting his latest Netflix project, The Hunting Wives. When asked about the possibility of a second installment, he coyly replied, "There is talk of a sequel... I know nothing about it. Last I heard, quote, lawyers were talking, unquote."
But don't worry, folks! We've got some exclusive intel from our sources that confirms Celine Song, writer and director of the hit film Materialists, has been tapped to pen the script for My Best Friend's Wedding 2. This is huge news, considering Song's previous project, Past Lives, starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, has already broken box office records.
The romantic comedy scene is abuzz with excitement as fans eagerly await more details on the sequel. Will Roberts, Mulroney, Diaz, or Rupert Everett, who played Jules' gay best friend George in the original film, return to reprise their roles? Only time will tell!
As it stands, we do know that Materialists writer and director Celine Song is at the helm of this new project. Her impressive track record speaks for itself – she's proven her box office bankability with Past Lives, which has raked in over $52 million so far.
But what about the original cast? Will they be back to reprise their roles or will we see some fresh faces taking center stage? One thing's for sure: we can't wait to find out! Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as we continue to dig up the juiciest gossip and scoop from Tinseltown.
In other news, My Best Friend's Wedding was named one of Variety's 100 Greatest Movies of All Time, with the publication hailing it as "the most delectable and heartbreaking rom-com of its era." The movie also boasts an unforgettable sing-along scene where the cast performs Diana King's I Say a Little Prayer – an iconic moment that still gets audiences singing along to this day.
As we eagerly await more news on My Best Friend's Wedding 2, one thing is certain: this sequel has the potential to be just as epic as its predecessor. With Celine Song at the helm and the original cast potentially returning, it's going to be a wild ride that fans won't want to miss!
