‘Dirty Dancing’ Sequel With Jennifer Grey Sets Director, Eyes 2024 Release
variety.comRebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterJonathan Levine, the filmmaker behind “Long Shot’ and “50/50,” is taking his talents to the Catskills.He’s been hired by Lionsgate to direct a sequel to 1987’s “Dirty Dancing,” with Jennifer Grey set to reprise her classic role as Frances “Baby” Houseman.
No word as to whether she’ll be in a corner.Prior to finding himself in the director’s chair, Levine was already attached to the project as a producer.
He also co-wrote the screenplay with Elizabeth Chomko. The follow-up film, also titled “Dirty Dancing,” is expected to go into production later this year for release in 2024.
International sales will launch later this month in Cannes.“While the original ‘Dirty Dancing’ has always been one of my favorite films, I never imagined I would direct the sequel,” Levine said in a statement. “Through co-writing it, I fell in love with the characters (new and old), the world of 1990s Catskills New York, and the music, which will range from songs from the original movie to ‘90s hip-hop.
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