As reported by Collider, Celine Song (Materialists, Past Lives) has been chosen to craft the script for a highly anticipated sequel to the beloved romantic comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding. This iconic film originally starred Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney, captivating audiences with its heartfelt story.
The original movie, released in 1997, follows the journey of Julianne Potter (played by Roberts), a food critic who unexpectedly realizes her deep feelings for her lifelong best friend, Michael, upon discovering his upcoming marriage. In a bid to disrupt the wedding, Julianne embarks on a comedic and chaotic adventure, but as fate would have it, her elaborate schemes do not unfold as she intended. Featuring a talented cast that includes Cameron Diaz and Rupert Everett, this film became a major box office triumph, grossing close to $300 million globally and is fondly recognized as one of the finest romantic comedies of the 1990s.
Recently, Mulroney hinted at the potential for a sequel while promoting his new Netflix series, The Hunting Wives. He remarked, “there is talk of a sequel,” though he admitted, “I know nothing about it.” He added, “Last I heard, quote, lawyers were talking, unquote.” This playful teasing has fans buzzing with excitement over the possibilities.
At this juncture, it remains very early in the development process, and no official announcements have been made regarding the returning cast members. However, it is difficult to envision the sequel thriving without the involvement of Roberts, Mulroney, Diaz, and Everett. Currently, Song is primarily attached to scriptwriting duties and is not in discussions for directing the sequel, which leaves fans eager for further updates.
Celine Song is riding the wave of success following the release of Materialists, a captivating romantic comedy-drama that explores a complex love triangle involving a matchmaker, her ex-boyfriend who aspires to be an actor, and a charming millionaire. This star-studded film features performances from Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans. Our reviewer, Chris Bumbray, praised the film, calling the script “almost perfect,” although he felt that the casting choices could have been improved. He elaborated, “The casting simply lets it down, although again, no one is actually bad.” He drew an interesting comparison, suggesting, “Imagine if, when making Broadcast News, James L. Brooks had cast Harrison Ford in the Albert Brooks role and Sharon Stone in the Holly Hunter role. It would have totally thrown off the movie’s recipe, right? That’s kind of what happens here.” For more insights, be sure to check out the full review.
Are you excited about the possibility of a sequel to My Best Friend’s Wedding?
