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‘Things I Hate About You’ Director Developing Sequel Trilogy

Gil Junger is co-writing the first installment, '10 Things I Hate About Dating,' with plans for a trilogy and a tribute to Heath Ledger.

Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles pointing at the camera in 10 Things I Hate About You
Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles in a still from 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

Overview

  • Director Gil Junger confirmed that a sequel trilogy to the 1999 cult classic '10 Things I Hate About You' is in the early stages of development.
  • The first film, '10 Things I Hate About Dating,' is inspired by Molière's 1666 play 'The Misanthrope' and aims to modernize its themes for an older audience.
  • Junger is collaborating with original producer Andrew Lazar and co-writer Naya Elle James on the script, but the project has not yet been greenlit.
  • A tribute to Heath Ledger, who starred in the original film and passed away in 2008, will be included in the new movie as an homage to his legacy.
  • Junger hopes to involve original cast members like Julia Stiles and Larry Miller through cameos or more prominent roles, though no casting decisions have been made yet.