Julia Roberts Rejected 'Notting Hill' Sequel Over Divorce Plot

Screenwriter Richard Curtis revealed that Roberts declined a proposed mini-sequel due to its storyline involving her character divorcing Hugh Grant's.

• Richard Curtis, writer of 'Notting Hill,' disclosed plans for a short sequel centered on a divorce between the lead characters, Anna Scott and William Thacker.
• Julia Roberts opposed the idea, calling it a 'very poor idea,' effectively halting the project before it progressed further.
• The proposed sequel was intended as part of a charity initiative for Red Nose Day, similar to Curtis' previous mini-sequels for 'Love Actually.'
• Hugh Grant, who played William Thacker, has expressed disdain for his character, describing him as 'despicable' in a recent interview.
• Fans of the 1999 romantic comedy will not see a continuation, leaving the original film's happy ending intact.

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