Get ready to have the time of your life, a 'Dirty Dancing' sequel is on the way.
has always been one of my favorite films, I never imagined I would direct the sequel,” the former said in a statement. “Through co-writing it, I fell in love with the characters , the world of 1990s Catskills, New York, and the music, which will range from songs from the original movie to ’90s hip-hop. I can’t wait to collaborate with Jennifer to bring this beautiful story of summer and romance and dancing to a generation of new fans.
While Grey will reprise her role as the inimitable Frances Houseman, her beloved co-star Patrick Swayze, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2009, aged just 57, will sadly be unable to join her to recreate their now iconic final lift. However,has reported that the “filmmakers are in conversations with Swayze’s estate to incorporate the actor’s presence in some way,” though what form this could take is anyone’s guess.
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