The beloved Patrick Swayze movie is making a comeback with a long-awaited sequel, 40 years after the original release. 1987’s iconic romantic drama dirty dancing ‘ is set to return to theaters, with Lionsgate announcing the project this week. The new sequel will be directed by famed producers Nina Jacobson (The Hunger Games, Crazy Rich Asians) and Brad Simpson, and written by Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Kim Rosenstock.
Jennifer Gray to return as Baby in ‘Dirty Dancing’ sequel
Jennifer Gray, who played Frances “Baby” Houseman in the original film, will reprise her role and serve as executive producer along with Jonathan Levine. Gray shared that Baby holds a “deep and meaningful place” in her heart and expressed her excitement to return to the beloved character.
“The role of Baby is very special to me and I know that she is loved by fans all over the world. I’ve always wondered where Baby’s life went after the last movie, and I’m excited to be part of a project that continues her story,” Gray said. “It’s been a long journey to assemble the right team to honor the original’s legacy, but we believe we’re getting closer to making it happen.”
“Dirty Dancing” – a cultural phenomenon
Directed by Emil Ardolino, written by Eleanor Bergstein. dirty dancing Starring Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, and Cynthia Rhodes. The film tells the story of Baby, a young woman who falls in love with a dance instructor (Swayze) during her summer vacation at a resort. The film was a huge hit at the box office and became a cultural phenomenon, especially thanks to its haunting soundtrack, which featured the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Grammy Award-winning song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.”
‘Dirty Dancing’ Recognized as Culturally Important
In 2024, dirty dancing The film was recognized as “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” and was added to the U.S. National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. The film’s enduring popularity led to a short-lived television series in 1988 and a number of reality competition shows. In addition, the series expanded with its 2004 predecessor. Dirty Dancing: Havana Nightsstarring Diego Luna.
Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming Dirty Dancing sequel, which promises to breathe new life into this timeless classic.
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