After directing the 1999 rom-com “10 Things I Hate About You,” Gil Junger spilled the tea on a follow-up film in the works called “10 Things I Hate About Dating.” The creator, who is 70 years young, spilled the deets to People, confirming that “10 Things I Hate About Dating” is currently being cooked up as a feature film with the OG producer Andrew Lazar and co-writer Naya Elle James.
Junger, along with his squad, including Heath Ledger, David Krumholtz, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, are brewing up some pretty good ideas for this sequel. The original film, “10 Things I Hate About You,” starred Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles. It followed the story of Kat Stratford, played by Julia Stiles, a smart and sassy teen who is also a bit of a loner. Thanks to their dad’s strict rules, her younger sis Bianca can’t date until Kat does the deed first.
With Patrick, played by the late Heath Ledger, entering the scene, everything changes for Kat. Junger spilled the beans that he would love to reunite with Julia Stiles, as her character Kat really hit home with many young women. As for casting, there hasn’t been much thought put into it yet since the project is still in its early stages.
Junger is all about giving a nod to the late Ledger in the film, stating that the fallen actor deserves to be remembered and loved. The movie also featured Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle Union, and Andrew Keegan.
In a surprising turn of events, Junger mentioned that “10 Things I Hate About Dating” is just the first of a trilogy, with “10 Things I Hate About Marriage” and “10 Things I Hate About Kids” on the horizon. Before Ledger’s passing, Junger had plans for him to star in a sequel titled “10 Things I Hate About Me,” exploring the myths surrounding suicide and mental health.
The news of a sequel comes amidst Julia Stiles reminiscing about her fond memories of Ledger, calling him a bright light and a generous soul. She recalled how Ledger’s presence on set was larger than life and how he made her feel comfortable in her first leading role.
Reflecting on the iconic poem-reading scene in the original film, Stiles shared how it unexpectedly moved her to tears as the production came to an end. The emotional impact of the experience caught her off guard but added depth to her performance.
With the sequel in the works, fans can expect more drama, romance, and witty banter as the story unfolds in “10 Things I Hate About Dating.” The legacy of the original film lives on through the talented cast and the timeless themes it explores. So, get ready to fall in love all over again with the sequel that promises to be just as captivating as the first installment.
