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10 Things I Hate About You’ Director Announces Sequel Trilogy Plans

Gil Junger reveals the first sequel, ‘10 Things I Hate About Dating,’ is in development, with a nod to Heath Ledger and original cast involvement under consideration.

Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles pointing at the camera in 10 Things I Hate About You
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Overview

  • Gil Junger is co-writing and developing ‘10 Things I Hate About Dating,’ the first installment in a planned sequel trilogy, alongside producer Andrew Lazar and writer Naya Elle James.
  • The trilogy will include two additional films, tentatively titled ‘10 Things I Hate About Marriage’ and ‘10 Things I Hate About Kids,’ though none have been greenlit yet.
  • The new film will draw inspiration from Molière’s 1666 play ‘The Misanthrope,’ reflecting the original film's Shakespearean roots.
  • Junger plans to honor the late Heath Ledger with a tribute in the new film and has expressed interest in involving original cast members like Julia Stiles and Larry Miller.
  • A Broadway musical adaptation of the original film is also in development, with Carly Rae Jepsen and Lena Dunham contributing to the score and book, respectively.