How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Sequel in Development at Paramount
More than two decades after How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days became one of the defining romantic comedies of the early 2000s, Paramount is developing a sequel to the popular film.
Kate Hudson, who starred as magazine writer Andie Anderson in the original movie, is attached to produce the follow-up alongside producer Stacey Sher. The project is currently in the early stages of development, with Paramount searching for a screenwriter before the story and wider creative team are finalized.
The development marks another major Hollywood attempt to revive a recognizable title from the 1990s and 2000s, as studios continue looking to established properties with built-in audiences.
Kate Hudson Returns Behind the Scenes
Hudson is attached to produce the sequel through her production company, working alongside Stacey Sher.
Her involvement gives the project a direct connection to the original film, in which she played Andie Anderson, a journalist who agrees to write an article about the ways people can drive their romantic partners away.
Hudson has remained closely associated with the movie throughout the years, and the possibility of revisiting the character has long generated interest among fans of the original.
However, her return as Andie has not yet been officially confirmed. Her current attachment is as a producer.
Matthew McConaughey Could Return
The potential sequel could also reunite Hudson with Matthew McConaughey.
McConaughey played Benjamin Barry, an advertising executive who makes a bet that he can make a woman fall in love with him within 10 days.
According to reports, Paramount and the filmmakers hope both Hudson and McConaughey will reprise their original roles. Their participation, however, depends on the screenplay and remains unconfirmed at this stage.
That uncertainty means the project should currently be described as a sequel in development, rather than a confirmed Hudson-McConaughey reunion.
Paramount Is Looking for a Screenwriter
The sequel is still at an early stage, and Paramount is currently searching for a writer.
No director has been announced, and the plot has not been finalized.
The lack of a completed screenplay means that additional casting decisions are expected to depend heavily on the eventual story and creative direction.
For now, the studio’s priority is developing a script capable of continuing the original characters’ story while giving the sequel its own identity.
The Original Movie Became a Rom-Com Favorite
Released in 2003, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days starred Hudson and McConaughey as two people entering a relationship for completely different reasons.
Andie is attempting to prove that she can drive a man away through a series of increasingly outrageous relationship mistakes, while Benjamin has made a bet that he can make a woman fall in love with him.
Their competing schemes eventually turn into a genuine romance.
Directed by Donald Petrie, the film also featured Kathryn Hahn, Adam Goldberg, Thomas Lennon, Michael Michele and Bebe Neuwirth.
The movie was a commercial success, earning nearly $180 million worldwide against a reported $50 million production budget.
Hollywood’s Nostalgia Strategy
The development of the sequel arrives during a broader Hollywood trend of revisiting popular movies from previous decades.
Studios have increasingly turned to established properties as audiences demonstrate continued interest in familiar characters and stories.
Recent examples include The Devil Wears Prada 2, Scary Movie and Toy Story 5, while other legacy properties are also receiving new installments.
For Paramount, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days offers another opportunity to capitalize on nostalgia while potentially bringing the original stars back to a genre they helped define.
A Potential Hudson and McConaughey Reunion
A reunion between Hudson and McConaughey would be one of the biggest attractions of a sequel.
The pair became one of the most recognizable romantic-comedy combinations of the early 2000s, and their chemistry was a major part of the original film’s appeal.
McConaughey later moved away from romantic comedies and built a career around dramatic projects, while Hudson continued appearing in comedies and other film and television productions.
A new How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days could therefore represent a significant return to the genre for both performers if they ultimately agree to reprise their roles.
What We Know About the Sequel
At this point, several major details remain unknown.
Paramount has not announced a release date, director or screenwriter. The story is still being developed, and neither Hudson nor McConaughey has officially been confirmed to return as an actor.
What is confirmed is that Paramount is developing the sequel and that Hudson and Sher are attached as producers. The filmmakers hope to bring Hudson and McConaughey back, but those decisions will depend on the script.
Why the Project Matters
The sequel represents another example of Hollywood using established intellectual property to reduce the risks associated with launching completely original movies.
Unlike an entirely new romantic comedy, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 2 already has a recognizable title, an existing fanbase and two actors strongly associated with the original characters.
That gives Paramount a potentially valuable foundation as the studio develops the project.
At the same time, the early stage of development means there is still a long way to go before the sequel reaches theaters.
Looking Ahead
Paramount is developing a sequel to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, with Kate Hudson attached to produce alongside Stacey Sher.
The studio is currently looking for a screenwriter, while the plot and creative team remain under development.
Hudson and Matthew McConaughey are being eyed for a return as Andie Anderson and Benjamin Barry, but neither actor’s return has been officially finalized.
If the project moves forward with the original stars, the sequel could become one of Hollywood’s most notable romantic-comedy revivals and give audiences another chapter in the story of Andie and Benjamin more than 20 years after their first meeting.
