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10 Things I Hate About You’ Sequel and Broadway Musical in Development

Director Gil Junger announces plans for a film trilogy starting with '10 Things I Hate About Dating,' alongside a Broadway adaptation of the beloved 1999 teen comedy.

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Overview

  • Gil Junger is co-writing the script for '10 Things I Hate About Dating,' the first installment of a planned trilogy, with original producer Andrew Lazar and Naya Elle James.
  • The new film will pay tribute to the late Heath Ledger and draw inspiration from Molière’s 'The Misanthrope,' echoing the original film's Shakespearean roots.
  • The sequel is in early development and has not yet been greenlit, with hopes to include cameos or roles for original cast members like Julia Stiles and Larry Miller.
  • A Broadway musical adaptation of '10 Things I Hate About You' is also in the works, featuring music by Carly Rae Jepsen and Ethan Gruska, with a book by Lena Dunham and Jessica Huang.
  • The 1999 film remains a cultural touchstone, celebrated for its modern take on 'The Taming of the Shrew' and its enduring multi-generational appeal.