Patrick Swayze Jennifer Grey Johnny Castle France dance film performer Love Patrick Swayze Jennifer Grey Johnny Castle France

‘Dirty Dancing’ sequel won’t be recasting Patrick Swayze’s character

Reading now: 134
www.nme.com

Dirty Dancing will not be recasting Johnny Castle, the character originally played by the late Patrick Swayze.In August, it was confirmed that a follow-up to the 1987 film was on the way, with Jennifer Grey reprising her role as Frances “Baby” Houseman as well as serving as an executive producer.Swayze, who played Baby’s dance instructor and love interest in the film, died of pancreatic cancer in 2009.

Grey has now revealed that producers will not be replacing Swayze’s character.“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 told People.

Read more on nme.com
The website starsalert.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

DMCA