A sequel to the beloved 1997 comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding is officially in development, with Celine Song set to write the screenplay. The talented playwright and writer-director, who garnered acclaim for her Oscar-nominated film Past Lives, has been tapped by Sony to bring this new chapter to life.
The buzz about the sequel was sparked when Dermot Mulroney, one of the film’s original stars, hinted at ongoing discussions about the project while promoting his current Netflix series, The Hunting Wives. He mentioned that “lawyers were talking,” suggesting that the sequel is making strides in its early stages.
The original film featured Julia Roberts as a food critic who meddles in her best friend’s wedding due to her unconfessed feelings for him. Joining Roberts were Cameron Diaz and Rupert Everett, and the film enjoyed remarkable success, earning nearly $300 million worldwide.
Julia Roberts has shown enthusiasm about reprising her role, further igniting excitement for the sequel. Recently, she appeared in the romantic comedy Ticket to Paradise and is set to star in Luca Guadagnino’s thriller After the Hunt, along with the paranoia-inducing Panic Carefully, alongside Elizabeth Olsen.
Celine Song has made a significant impression on the film community, not only for her work on Past Lives but also for her recent project Materialists, a romantic comedy-drama featuring Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans, which received mixed but notable reviews. Additionally, Song is involved in creating an HBO series focused on e-sports, showcasing her diverse talents.
This sequel is part of a growing trend to revisit 1990s classics, joining the ranks of recent releases such as I Know What You Did Last Summer, Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix, and the upcoming comedy sequel Freakier Friday. Additionally, a seventh Scream film is set to debut in theaters next year, indicating that nostalgia for that era continues to resonate with audiences.
As fans await more details, there’s hope that this sequel will capture the charm and humor of the original while offering fresh twists and perspectives.