Jennifer Grey Returns For Potential 'Dirty Dancing' Sequel After 33 Years In Epic Comeback

Jul 17, 2020 by apost team

Original Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey has decided to work with Lionsgate on a so-far untitled movie that fans think will be a Dirty Dancing sequel. The now 60-year-old actress with both star in the film and be the executive producer. 

Because Lionsgate holds the distribution rights to the 'Dirty Dancing' films, fans have speculated that the new film may be a sequel to the one they loved from 33 years ago. However, the production company has not yet confirmed the fans' hopes.

While the original movie was set in 1963 in the Catskills, this movie is set in the '90s.

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Jennifer became a household name back in 1987 due to her fame from the lead role of Frances 'Baby' Houseman in 'Dirty Dancing.' The film featured Patrick Swayze as Baby's dance instructor and Johnny Castle as the romantic interest.

Beloved actor Swayze unfortunately passed away back in 2009 due to pancreatic cancer. 

In a 2016 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Grey admitted that she turned down an offer to star in ABC's TV movie Dirty Dancing remake. She said:

"I was flattered, because I always want to be asked, because it's nice to want to be included. But for me, it would be sacrosanct for me to do it, because it didn't feel appropriate to me. It feels like if you're going to do your own thing, do your own thing."

Jennifer earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role as 'Baby' in the original film and the film itself made $218m at the global box office off of just a $5m production cost. The popular song I've Had The Time of My Life by Frank Previte featured in the movie won both an Oscar and a Golden Globe. 

What do you think of Jennifer Grey's new film? Will you be waiting for the announcement of the title and release date? Let us know your thoughts and be sure to pass this on to other fans of 'Dirty Dancing' so they don't miss out on the potential sequel!