Paramount Pictures is developing a sequel to the 2003 hit romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, with original star Kate Hudson attached to produce alongside Stacey Sher, according to reports from Variety, Deadline, and The Hollywood Reporter. The studio’s current plan is to ideally reunite Hudson and her original co-star Matthew McConaughey to reprise their roles, though the project remains in early development without a finished script, logline, or confirmed cast attachments.
Production Status and Early Development at Paramount
The feature film project is actively searching for a screenwriter, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Hudson is producing the upcoming sequel through her Shiny Penny Productions banner alongside producer Stacey Sher, as confirmed by Deadline. While studio executives intend to bring back both original leads, casting negotiations have not yet closed, and no official writer has boarded the production.
Box Office Legacy of the 2003 Original
Released in theaters on February 7, 2003, by Paramount Pictures, the original How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days grossed more than $177 million globally, establishing itself as one of the most enduring studio romantic comedies of the decade, as noted by The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. The original film was directed by Donald Petrie and based loosely on the picture book by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long. The plot followed magazine writer Andie Anderson, played by Hudson, who tries to drive a man away for an article, while advertising executive Benjamin Barry, played by McConaughey, secretly wagers he can make her fall in love with him in 10 days.
Current Projects for the Creative Team
Producer Stacey Sher’s recent credits include A24’s Heretic and Chris Pine’s Poolman, alongside upcoming projects such as the Amazon MGM thriller Verity directed by Michael Showalter and David Fincher’s sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, according to Deadline. Kate Hudson currently stars in the Netflix comedy series Running Point, which is heading into its third season, following her second Oscar nomination for the Focus Features drama Song Sung Blue.
