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Director Gil Junger Develops Sequel Trilogy for '10 Things I Hate About You

The first film, '10 Things I Hate About Dating,' is in early development with plans to honor Heath Ledger and involve original cast members.

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

  • Gil Junger, director of the 1999 cult classic '10 Things I Hate About You,' is co-writing a sequel titled '10 Things I Hate About Dating' with Naya Elle James.
  • The new film is part of a proposed trilogy, with follow-ups titled '10 Things I Hate About Marriage' and '10 Things I Hate About Kids.'
  • The sequel will draw inspiration from Molière's 1666 play 'The Misanthrope,' continuing the franchise's literary reimagining approach.
  • Junger plans to include a tribute to Heath Ledger, the film's late star, and hopes to involve original cast members like Julia Stiles and Larry Miller.
  • The project is in development but has not yet been greenlit, with Junger and producer Andrew Lazar actively working on the script.