More than two decades after the release of the romantic comedy classic How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, plans are officially underway for a follow-up film. Reports indicate that leading lady Kate Hudson is attached to produce the new project, with discussions ongoing regarding a potential return for both original stars.
Development on the upcoming feature remains in the earliest stages. Entertainment insiders suggest that Hudson, 47, and her original co-star Matthew McConaughey, 56, are anticipated to reprise their iconic roles for the studio project. Production duties for the sequel are slated to be handled by Hudson alongside veteran producer Stacey Sher, whose extensive credit list features acclaimed titles like Pulp Fiction and Matilda.
The 2003 release centered on a clever magazine writer tasked with exploring dating pitfalls by driving a man away within a ten-day window. Unbeknownst to her, her romantic target was an ambitious advertising executive who had made a high-stakes wager that he could make any woman fall in love with him in the exact same timeframe. The picture became a massive commercial success, pulling in close to $180 million at the global box office. Beyond its box office performance, the film left a lasting cultural imprint, particularly due to the backless yellow silk Carolina Herrera gown worn by the lead actress during the narrative's climax.
Both lead actors have enjoyed stellar careers in the years following the initial film's debut. Hudson recently garnered her second Academy Award nomination for her performance in the 2025 release Song Sung Blue, adding to a legacy that began with a nomination for Almost Famous. McConaughey secured an Oscar in 2014 for his dramatic turn in Dallas Buyers Club and built an impressive filmography that includes romantic comedies and dramas alike, eventually reuniting with Hudson on screen for the 2008 adventure Fool's Gold.
The prospective sequel arrives amid a broader Hollywood wave of nostalgic follow-ups to turn-of-the-millennium hits. This trend recently included plans for a follow-up to The Devil Wears Prada, which similarly featured a protagonist named Andy working within the magazine publishing industry. Representatives for both leading actors have been approached for official statements regarding the production timeline.
Reporting based on coverage first published by BBC News. Read the original report at BBC News.
