‘10 Things I Hate About You’ Director Says He’s Developing a Follow-Up Movie

Another 10 Things I Hate About You is coming.

The beloved rom-com’s director Gil Junger recently told People magazine he is developing a follow-up movie with the original film’s producer, Andrew Lazar. Junger is also penning the script opposite Naya Elle James and they have “some pretty good ideas” to make the story into a trilogy, with the first project to be called 10 Things I Hate About Dating and then 10 Things I Hate About Marriage and 10 Things I Hate About Kids.

“10 Things I Hate About Dating is definitively in the works as a feature film,” Junger said. “We’re developing it right now.”

The 1999 film saw Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles in the starring roles as Patrick (Ledger) and Kat (Stiles) fall for each other unexpectedly. While the film hasn’t yet been approved, and casting hasn’t begun, the director admits he “would love to work with Julia again.” Adding, “She shaped the lives of millions of women. That Kat character really spoke to young women in a very powerful way.”

Junger also noted that he would “love” if some of the other original castmembers had cameos or bigger parts if it “resonates” with them. However, the film’s leading man, Ledger, died in 2008. And before he passed away, Junger admits he was going to offer Ledger a different follow-up film to reprise his role as Patrick. Junger told People, “I think that’s a beautiful idea, and the answer is now going to be yes,” when asked if there will be a nod to The Dark Knight actor in the new film. “He deserves to be loved.”

Also in development is a stage adaptation for Broadway of 10 Things I Hate About You. The musical will be scored by “Call Me Maybe” singer Carly Rae Jepsen and Ethan Gruska, and a book by Girls creator-star Lena Dunham and Jessica Huang. Mike Bosner will produce with Buena Vista Theatrical.