'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' Sequel Set Up at Paramount
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paramount is developing a sequel to the 2003 rom-com "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," with original star Kate Hudson attached as a producer and plans for her and Matthew McConaughey to reprise their roles.
- The project is in early development, currently seeking a screenwriter, and casting decisions will depend on the script; Stacey Sher is also producing alongside Hudson.
- The original film, directed by Donald Petrie, was a commercial success, grossing nearly $180 million worldwide and is considered a rom-com classic.
- The sequel announcement aligns with the current trend of Y2K nostalgia in Hollywood, following recent and upcoming sequels and reboots from the late ’90s and early 2000s era.
- Kate Hudson recently received her second Oscar nomination for "Song Sung Blue" (2025) and is starring in Netflix’s "Running Point," with her producer role suggesting she may return to act in the sequel when the timing is right.
