Will There Be a 'My Best Friend's Wedding' Sequel? Julia Roberts Weighs In

Fans of 'My Best Friend's Wedding' have reason to be excited, as Julia Roberts has confirmed that conversations are underway about her reprising her beloved role as Jules Potter in the upcoming sequel.

The Academy Award winner, now 57, shared the update during a joint interview with Variety while promoting her new film After the Hunt alongside Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, and director Luca Guadagnino. When asked if she might return for the romantic comedy continuation, Julia Roberts explained that discussions are happening behind the scenes regarding her involvement.

Guadagnino added that he would eagerly step into the director's chair if given the chance, a comment that Roberts responded to with laughter.

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The sequel is being written by 'Past Lives' and 'Materialists' filmmaker Celine Song, who officially signed on in July. While casting details and a director have not yet been confirmed, the announcement has generated major buzz among rom-com fans. The original film, directed by P.J. Hogan in 1997, has remained one of Roberts’ most iconic performances.

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Dermot Mulroney, who starred opposite Julia Roberts as Michael O'Neal, recently hinted in an interview that early discussions about the project were happening, though he admitted he had not yet been given concrete details.

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What is 'My Best Friend's Wedding' About?

The original story followed Roberts' Jules as she realised she was in love with her longtime best friend Michael just days before his wedding to Cameron Diaz's character, Kimmy. Her misguided attempts to sabotage the ceremony created one of the most memorable romantic comedies of the 1990s, also featuring standout performances from Rupert Everett, Carrie Preston, and Philip Bosco.

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Celine Song's involvement has sparked curiosity about how the sequel will update the beloved tale for modern audiences. Following the acclaim of 'Past Lives,' which earned multiple Oscar nominations in 2024, and her star-studded film 'Materialists', Song's vision for the project is highly anticipated.

Meanwhile, Julia Roberts will next be seen in 'After the Hunt,' arriving in select theatres on 10th October before a wider release on 17th October.

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