‘My Best Friend Wedding’ Sequel in the Works: ‘Past Lives’ Director Celine Song to Write Script
A sequel to the Julia Roberts 1997 romantic comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding is in development at Sony Pictures.
The studio has tapped “Materialists” and “Past Lives” writer-director Celine Song to pen a screenplay for the project, though she is not in talks to helm the feature.
The development comes shortly after Dermot Mulroney, who starred alongside Roberts in the 1997 original directed by P.J. Hogan, teased that “there is talk of a sequel.” The actor was promoting his new Netflix series “The Hunting Wives” when asked about the potential for a follow-up, saying “I know nothing about it. Last I heard, quote, lawyers were talking, unqu
Song is also an acclaimed playwright, now developing e-sports drama series, titled “Damage,” for HBO.
The original “My Best Friend’s Wedding” starred Roberts as a food critic who discovers that her longtime peer, played by Mulroney, is planning to get married. The two had vowed to get hitched with each other if they each remained unmarried by the ripe old age of 28. Realizing she is in love, Roberts’ character plans to sabotage the event. The film also starred Cameron Diaz and Rupert Everett.
