Jennifer Grey Offers Hopeful Update on Long-Awaited Dirty Dancing Sequel

Soiled Dancing star Jennifer Gray provides a hopeful replace in regards to the beloved movie’s long-awaited sequel. A follow-up to the hit 1987 romantic drama was introduced in 2020, with Gray connected to the mission as a star and government producer. Soiled Dancing 2 was set for a 2024 launch date, however manufacturing was delayed because of the Hollywood strikes. There have been few updates relating to the anticipated movie since then. Throughout the BFI London Movie Pageant (through Variety) premiere for Gray’s newest mission, A Actual Ache, the actress shared:

“I can’t let you know a lot about Soiled Dancing as I’m not going to make guarantees. I’m simply ready for them to essentially nail it down because it needs to be proper. We will push that apart till we subsequent time we converse when it hopefully will all be ironed out.”

Though followers of the 1987 movie might have to attend a bit longer for the sequel, realizing that Gray and the group are dedicated to honoring the unique movie ought to ease some anticipation. Directed by Emile Ardolino, Soiled Dancing centered on Gray’s Frances “Child” Houseman, a younger lady on trip together with her household at a Catskills resort in 1963, who falls in love with the camp’s dance teacher, Johnny Fortress (Patrick Swayze). The movie received massive on the field workplace, grossing over $200 million towards a $5 million price range.

The primary movie stays a romantic favourite with a memorable soundtrack and dance scenes, with Soiled Dancing additionally spawning two different movies: 2004’s Soiled Dancing: Havana Nights and a 2017 remake with Abigail Breslin and Colt Prattes as Child and Johnny. Sadly, each movies did not stay as much as the 1987 movie, disappointing critics and audiences. Right here’s hoping that Soiled Dancing 2 finds a greater rhythm.

What We Know Concerning the Soiled Dancing Sequel

Jonathan Levine, whose directorial credit embrace 50/50, Heat Our bodies, and Lengthy Shot, is about to direct the upcoming sequel. Gray is at present the one actor connected to the mission, however in 2022, she shared that another unique solid members would return and that Soiled Dancing 2 would happen in the identical location because the prior film:

“I’d say that you would be able to depend on it being at Kellerman’s, returning to Kellerman’s, and Child, fairly a couple of years older. You will notice different characters which are from the unique. It’s tough and likewise thrilling.”

After all, issues might have modified since these earlier feedback, however seeing Kelly Bishop again as Child’s mother, Marjorie, could be such a nostalgic deal with. Sadly, Patrick Swayze handed away in 2009 after a battle with most cancers, so we all know the romantic arc from the primary movie should be reimagined. We’ll have to attend to see Child again on the dance ground and see what outdated and new buddies she brings alongside. Within the meantime, Gray’s newest mission, A Actual Ache, is in theaters. The Jesse Eisenberg-directed comedy-drama stars Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin as mismatched cousins who take a tour by way of Poland to honor their grandmother.