Paramount Pictures is developing a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" [1].
The project signals a return to the high-concept romantic comedy era that defined early 2000s cinema. By leveraging a successful legacy title, the studio aims to capitalize on the enduring popularity of the original film's chemistry and premise.
Kate Hudson is attached to return to the franchise, serving as both a producer and a lead actress [2, 3]. While Hudson's involvement is confirmed, the studio has not yet confirmed if Matthew McConaughey will return to reprise his role [1].
The original film debuted in 2003 [1] and became a significant box-office success, which prompted Paramount to pursue a follow-up [1, 4]. The project enters development 23 years after the first film's release [4].
Hudson has previously reflected on the production of the first movie. "It was truly an amazing experience," Hudson said to Vanity Fair.
Production details remain limited as the project is in the early stages of development [1]. The studio has not released a filming schedule, or a plot summary, for the sequel [1, 2].
“Kate Hudson is attached to return to the franchise, serving as both a producer and a lead actress.”
The development of this sequel reflects a broader industry trend of reviving established intellectual property from the early 2000s. By securing Hudson as a producer, Paramount ensures creative continuity, though the commercial success of the film likely depends on whether McConaughey returns to recreate the original pairing.
