Before Joseph Gordon-Levitt was cast as John Blake in Dark Knight Rises he was scrawny teenager Cameron James. Prior to Heath Ledger playing The Joker in The Dark Knight he was older looking high school-er Patrick Verona. No, this isn’t an article on the six degrees of separation to Batman. I’m speaking, of course, about the popular ’90s teenage comedy 10 Things I Hate About You - an updated version of William Shakespeare’s comedic play “The Taming of the Shrew”.
Director Gil Junger, who directed both the big screen version and ABC Family TV version of 10 Things I hate About You, recently told Variety that he is moving forward with production on the sequel. While it’s still way too early to know if Julia Stiles (Bourne Identity, Bourne Ultimatum) will be making any sort of return or cameo, we do know that Junger has tabbed Hayley Atwell as his leading lady for the film. Atwell recently gained stardom as Peggy Carter in Captain America: The First Avenger.
Those looking for another quirky teenage comedy should know that Junger plans on going a bit darker for this sequel. Well, maybe a lot darker. According to Junger the sequel to 10 Things I Hate About You will have a suicidal twist to it. Re-read the previous sentence if you think you’ve misread. The script will feature two people whose paths cross when they head to the same place at the same time to end their lives. Junger commented on where the script goes from there:
“Their chance meeting is so awkward, so raw, and so funny, they postpone their intentions and go their separate ways.”
No information has been released yet on a potential release date for the sequel to 10 Things I Hate About You - nor has word leaked on who else may be starring along side Hayley Atwell. One might be wondering if Zac Efron’s phone may soon be ringing. One might also be wondering why you suddenly can’t get that song “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” out of your head.
We’ll keep you updated on the status of the 10 Things I Hate About You sequel as more news comes to light.
Source: Variety
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honestly…..do it have to be a sequel??
10 things is one of my favorite movies of all time, so far as the teen/high school comedy genre goes.
just call it something else! dont tread on a modern day classic.
I agree. How can it be classed as a sequel if it’s got no connection to the first one. It’s one of my favorite films, leave it be.
he’s just attaching the “10 things” brand name on it so it creates some buzz around the movie… shouldnt even be called that
First off, congrats to Hayley Atwell for the career boosts this week, both this movie and the Hendrix film. She’s finally getting mainstream and I think deserves it.
And though I liked the original film (cliché and all) and the plot of the new movie does sound good. I don’t see how this would be a sequel. I’ll be interested in reading more when you guys get the info
It isn’t a sequel. That was a mis-quote from Variety. The only similarity between the films is that I will have directed both, Andrew Lazar will have produced both and it will have a similar blend of heart and humor. Unfortunately Variety called it a sequel and well…
If you were in the demo for the first one, this film is targeted to you. More adult themes.
Gil
How absurd. What jerk decided to make this movie and most of all how insulting to Heath Ledger. I heard that a movie about Heath Ledger’s life was to be made. What happened to that? I personally believed that Joseph would have been the best choice to play him but instead I hear about some sequel to a springboard that never showed how talented Heath was or who he really was. What is the matter with you Gil Junger. You most certainly are not a candidate to make a movie based on the life of Heath Ledger. You are a stupid jerk Gil and I am sure Heath put up with you just to find other legitimate movie roles that applied to how talented he was. Just get out of the way please and let the movie based on his life be made by a director who knows how to give Heath Ledger some honor. You are making a jerk out of yourself and degrading the memory of him. You jerk.
SUICIDE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU MAKE FUN OF.
anything and everything can be made fun of
Thank you for understanding my intention when writing this film.
Gil
for the love of pete…..LEAVE THIS MOVIE ALONE!
I also agree that suicide is not funny.
Maybe they can cast a heath ledger hologram???????