Grey, of course, starred opposite Patrick Swayze in 1987's The upcoming movie, set in the '90s, is being shepherded by Megamix's Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer, with a screenplay by Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis ("I was flattered, because I always want to be asked, because it's nice to want to be included. Swayze sadly died in 2009 (Picture: Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Dirty Dancing made superstars out of Swayze and Grey and … But for me, it would be sacrosanct for me to do it, because it didn't feel appropriate to me," she shared.
"I think they've got wonderful actors in it. When the movie was filmed, Swayze was 34 even though his character was 25. "It feels like if you're going to do your own thing, do your own thing. Much-loved movie classic Dirty Dancing - starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey - is getting an update, the CEO of Lionsgate has confirmed (Image: X80001).
"And to reveal one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood, we’re pleased to confirm that Jennifer Grey will both executive produce and star in a new ‘Dirty Dancing’ movie for Lionsgate from ‘Warm Bodies’ director Jonathan Levine,” he said. The pressure will be on as the original film is regarded as movie classic that is still adored by audiences today.It made huge stars of Jennifer Grey and the late Patrick Swayze, who appeared as student Frances 'Baby' Houseman and dance instructor Johnny Castle.The movie about the forbidden lovers premiered at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival to huge acclaim and became a box office hit on its cinema release.Dirty Dancing then broke records as the first film to sell over a million copies on home video.The soundtrack generated multi-platinum albums with (I've Had) The Time of my Life winning the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Original Song as well as a Grammy for best duet.Lionsgate released a sequel to the movie in 2004, entitled Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, which was badly received by critics who labelled it 'cheesy and unnecessary. How old is Patrick Swayze in the movie Dirty Dancing? The actress is set to star in and executive produce an untitled dance movie at Lionsgate, ET confirms. ® & © 2020 CBS Studios Inc. © 2020 CBS Television Distribution and CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. "But for me, it would be sacrosanct for me to do it, because it didn't feel appropriate to me," she shared. "Sadly her co-star Patrick Swayze died in September 2009 at the age of 57.His death occured 20 months after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.Much-loved movie classic Dirty Dancing - starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey - is getting an update, the CEO of Lionsgate has confirmedOriginal star Jennifer Grey is reported to have signed on to the new movieThe film was a huge commercial and critical success followings its 1987 releaseJennifer and Patrick at the premiere of Dirty Dancing in New York in 1987 'While a made for TV remake was released in 2017 starring Debra Messing, Sarah Hyland and Nicole Scherzinger.Original 'Baby' Jennifer was asked to be apart of ABC's TV movie remake of Dirty Dancing, but turned down the opportunity.Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter in 2016, she revealed: "I was flattered, because I always want to be asked, because it's nice to want to be included.
Swayze sadly passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2009, but Grey is …
The boss of Lionsgate John Feltheimer joked the follow-up movie is 'one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood'We are ready to have the time our lives... again, as a second Dirty Dancing movie is officially happening.Lionsgate CEO John Feltheimer has announced that the much rumoured follow up is going ahead with original star Jennifer Grey appearing in and executive producing the film.
"It will be exactly the kind of romantic, nostalgic movie that the franchise’s fans have been waiting for and that have made it the biggest-selling library title in the company’s history," he revealed.A second movie was first rumoured back in July, with Feltheimer admitting it was 'one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood' as he made the announcement today.Three months ago Lionsgate teased they were working with Grey on an untitled dance movie but refused to say if it was linked to Dirty Dancing.During a conference call today, Feltheimer confirmed that it is indeed a brand new Dirty Dancing movie that is being released. Photograph: Everett Collection / Rex Features An official sequel to the hit summer romance movie Dirty … Deadline confirmed Thursday that Jennifer Grey will executive produce and star in a new “Dirty Dancing” movie. Jennifer Grey with the late Patrick Swayze in the 1987 original. I'm going to be watching it and I'm excited...I'm only flattered and excited for people who are excited enough to put their stamp on it and see what they make of it and how they make it their own."
"I am always interested in any iteration of something where they feel there's more to be gotten, and I would love to see what it is that they come up with," Grey added of the remake. What is Jennifer Grey doing now? This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. The outlet last month was first to report rumors of the project, a followup to the 1987 smash in which Grey starred opposite Patrick Swayze. "Grey wouldn't reveal what role she was asked to play in the remake, which starred Abigail Breslin as Baby, opposite newcomer Colt Prattes as her beloved dance instructor, Johnny, the part originated by Swayze. A second movie … "It feels like if you're going to do your own thing, do your own thing. Grey, of course, starred opposite Patrick Swayze in 1987's Dirty Dancing .
Grey was 26 at the time, playing a 17-year-old.
"I think they've got wonderful actors in it. When the movie was filmed, Swayze was 34 even though his character was 25. "It feels like if you're going to do your own thing, do your own thing. Much-loved movie classic Dirty Dancing - starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey - is getting an update, the CEO of Lionsgate has confirmed (Image: X80001).
"And to reveal one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood, we’re pleased to confirm that Jennifer Grey will both executive produce and star in a new ‘Dirty Dancing’ movie for Lionsgate from ‘Warm Bodies’ director Jonathan Levine,” he said. The pressure will be on as the original film is regarded as movie classic that is still adored by audiences today.It made huge stars of Jennifer Grey and the late Patrick Swayze, who appeared as student Frances 'Baby' Houseman and dance instructor Johnny Castle.The movie about the forbidden lovers premiered at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival to huge acclaim and became a box office hit on its cinema release.Dirty Dancing then broke records as the first film to sell over a million copies on home video.The soundtrack generated multi-platinum albums with (I've Had) The Time of my Life winning the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Original Song as well as a Grammy for best duet.Lionsgate released a sequel to the movie in 2004, entitled Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, which was badly received by critics who labelled it 'cheesy and unnecessary. How old is Patrick Swayze in the movie Dirty Dancing? The actress is set to star in and executive produce an untitled dance movie at Lionsgate, ET confirms. ® & © 2020 CBS Studios Inc. © 2020 CBS Television Distribution and CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. "But for me, it would be sacrosanct for me to do it, because it didn't feel appropriate to me," she shared. "Sadly her co-star Patrick Swayze died in September 2009 at the age of 57.His death occured 20 months after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.Much-loved movie classic Dirty Dancing - starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey - is getting an update, the CEO of Lionsgate has confirmedOriginal star Jennifer Grey is reported to have signed on to the new movieThe film was a huge commercial and critical success followings its 1987 releaseJennifer and Patrick at the premiere of Dirty Dancing in New York in 1987 'While a made for TV remake was released in 2017 starring Debra Messing, Sarah Hyland and Nicole Scherzinger.Original 'Baby' Jennifer was asked to be apart of ABC's TV movie remake of Dirty Dancing, but turned down the opportunity.Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter in 2016, she revealed: "I was flattered, because I always want to be asked, because it's nice to want to be included.
Swayze sadly passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2009, but Grey is …
The boss of Lionsgate John Feltheimer joked the follow-up movie is 'one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood'We are ready to have the time our lives... again, as a second Dirty Dancing movie is officially happening.Lionsgate CEO John Feltheimer has announced that the much rumoured follow up is going ahead with original star Jennifer Grey appearing in and executive producing the film.
"It will be exactly the kind of romantic, nostalgic movie that the franchise’s fans have been waiting for and that have made it the biggest-selling library title in the company’s history," he revealed.A second movie was first rumoured back in July, with Feltheimer admitting it was 'one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood' as he made the announcement today.Three months ago Lionsgate teased they were working with Grey on an untitled dance movie but refused to say if it was linked to Dirty Dancing.During a conference call today, Feltheimer confirmed that it is indeed a brand new Dirty Dancing movie that is being released. Photograph: Everett Collection / Rex Features An official sequel to the hit summer romance movie Dirty … Deadline confirmed Thursday that Jennifer Grey will executive produce and star in a new “Dirty Dancing” movie. Jennifer Grey with the late Patrick Swayze in the 1987 original. I'm going to be watching it and I'm excited...I'm only flattered and excited for people who are excited enough to put their stamp on it and see what they make of it and how they make it their own."
"I am always interested in any iteration of something where they feel there's more to be gotten, and I would love to see what it is that they come up with," Grey added of the remake. What is Jennifer Grey doing now? This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. The outlet last month was first to report rumors of the project, a followup to the 1987 smash in which Grey starred opposite Patrick Swayze. "Grey wouldn't reveal what role she was asked to play in the remake, which starred Abigail Breslin as Baby, opposite newcomer Colt Prattes as her beloved dance instructor, Johnny, the part originated by Swayze. A second movie … "It feels like if you're going to do your own thing, do your own thing. Grey, of course, starred opposite Patrick Swayze in 1987's Dirty Dancing .
Grey was 26 at the time, playing a 17-year-old.