Dirty Dancing follow up film starring Jennifer Grey confirmed by bosses

7 August 2020, 12:09

By Alice Dear

A new Dirty Dancing film is on the way, and will even star 'Baby' actress Jennifer Grey.

It has been confirmed a new Dirty Dancing film is in the works.

This news comes 33 years after the original film was released, starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.

Jennifer Grey, who played 'Baby' in the original, will be returning to star and executive produce the new flick.

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Lionsgate CEO John Feltheimer confirmed the return of Dirty Dancing this week, telling Deadline it will be similar to the original.

He said: "It will be exactly the kind of romantic, nostalgic movie that the franchise’s fans have been waiting for and that have made it the biggest-selling library title in the company’s history."

This confirmed news comes after months of rumours the iconic film may see a follow-up story.

Feltheimer called the movie "one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood" during the announcement.

In the press conference, he said: "And to reveal one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood, we’re pleased to confirm that Jennifer Grey will both executive produce and star in a new ‘Dirty Dancing’ movie for Lionsgate from ‘Warm Bodies’ director Jonathan Levine."

The original flick was released in 1987 and made a huge $220 million at the box office.

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