‘Dirty Dancing’ Sequel With Jennifer Grey Sets Director, Eyes 2024 Release

told Deadline from the Cannes Film Festival, adding that the production is in conversation with Swayze’s estate. “Johnny is a part of Baby’s journey in the story.”One read of that and I can’t disguise — I’ve got ANGRY EYES!While Levine’s exact intentions and artistic vision are unclear — he did respond to a request for comment — one can’t help but wonder if 62-year-old Jennifer Grey, who memorably played Baby in the original, will somehow preposterously be made to cha-cha with Swayze from beyond the grave.

“Out of the Corner,” that her then-boyfriend said he didn’t think she would get the coveted part of Frances “Baby” Houseman on the night before her audition in 1986.“He said this odd thing, as if to reassure himself, like he wasn’t aware he was using his ‘out loud voice,'” Grey wrote, recalling him saying: “‘I don’t know what I’m worried about. There’s no way you’re gonna get it.

Jennifer Grey continues to share more details about her relationship with Johnny Depp, describing their short romance and engagement with the actor as “beautiful.”The former couple dated for nine months in 1988 and the ‘Dirty Dancing’ star says that she remembers the good moments she spent with the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ actor.“You have to understand, Johnny Depp, 1989 Johnny Depp, so beautiful, you’ve never seen a more beautiful … it’s almost inhuman,” she said, explaining that “It was really a sign that there was trouble afoot on my part,” in reference to how fast-paced their relationship became, following her breakup from Matthew Broderick at the time. “I just thought it was God rescuing me from one bad situation and just lovingly plopping me into a Johnny Depp soufflé,” she declared, during her recent interview with Drew Barrymore, promoting her new memoir ‘Out of the Corner.This is not the first time the actress has opened up about their romance, previously sharing her thoughts on the actor and the controversial defamation trial with his ex-wife Amber Heard, explaining that she has not “seen him” or “talked to him” for 30 years.“The whole thing makes me insanely sad for everybody involved.

Jennifer Grey dishes on who she would love to see in a “Dirty Dancing” sequel.

She was in serious relationships with two of the biggest stars of the 1980s and early '90s.But Jennifer Grey sounded conflicted on Thursday when she appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show and chatted about her back-to-back engagements to Matthew Broderick, 60, and Johnny Depp, 58.The 62-year-old Dirty Dancing star shared that the was engaged to Johnny within the same month that she had cut things off with Matthew, though she now sees the quick succession as a sign of 'trouble afoot.' Moving fast! Jennifer Grey, 62, revealed on The Drew Barrymore Show on Thursday that she ended her engagement to Matthew Broderick, 60, and got engaged to Johnny Depp, 58, within the same monthDrew opened the segment by gushing over all the 'cute boys' Jennifer had 'known and gotten engaged to.'She asked if it was true that Jennifer had gotten engaged to Johnny after only a few weeks, but she revealed that it was 'worse than that.' 'I was engaged to Matthew Broderick and Johnny Depp in the same month,' she said, almost whispering.'It was really a sign that there was trouble afoot on my part,' she added, though at the time she thought it was just 'God rescuing me from one bad situation and just lovingly plopping me into a Johnny Depp soufflé.' In awe: Drew opened the segment by gushing over all the 'cute boys' Jennifer had 'known and gotten engaged to' Switching partners: She asked if it was true that Jennifer had gotten engaged to Johnny after only a few weeks, but she revealed that it was 'worse than that' 'I was engaged to Matthew Broderick and Johnny Depp in the same month,' she said, though she called it a sign of 'trouble afoot'; seen with Broderick in 1987She added that '1989 Johnny Depp' was ' so beautiful.''It's almost inhuman,'

Objection. Many fans on social media are speculating that Johnny Depp is dating his lawyer, Camille Vasquez, in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard. Is this theory true?

Jennifer Grey still can't get over how she was once engaged to Matthew Broderick and Johnny Depp in the same month! The  star recalls the unique situation on Thursday's episode of .Host Drew Barrymore lands on the subject after telling the 62-year-old actress she's obsessed with all the «cute boys» she's known and dated.«Well, what can I say. It's true,» Grey responds.Barrymore then digs in a little more, asking Grey if it's true Depp asked her to marry him after dating for just a few weeks.«It's worse than that — I was engaged to Matthew Broderick and Johnny Depp in the same month,» Grey admits before falling on her knees.

Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Grey have rarely spoken out about their 1987 car crash that claimed the lives of two women — but that all changed when the Dirty Dancing actress candidly opened up about the fatal accident in May 2022.

Patrick Swayze uttered the iconic line 'Nobody puts Baby in a corner,' in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing.And his co-star Jennifer Grey revealed that Patrick almost didn't want to utter the line, she wrote in her new memoir Out of the Corner.'Patrick had similar issues with his dialogue, and strenuously resisted saying the now-famous line, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner,"' she recalled, via The Insider. The latest:Patrick Swayze uttered the iconic line 'Nobody puts Baby in a corner,' in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing.

As Johnny Depp’s personal life continues to make new headlines, his past is no different.

Johnny Depp's former girlfriend, Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey, has branded him "crazy jealous" as she reflected on her relationship with the Hollywood star in her new memoir.

Jennifer Grey was once briefly engaged to Johnny Depp, but admits she barely recognizes the man she nearly married when seeing him in his ongoing trial in his defamation suit against ex-wife Amber Heard.

Johnny Depp’s ex-fiancé, Jennifer Grey, has shared her thoughts about the controversial defamation trial between the actor and his ex-wife Amber Heard, stating that it is “insanely sad for everybody involved.”The ‘Dirty Dancing’ star was romantically involved with the Hollywood actor, who has marked major events of his life with tattoos, and was recently asked in an interview if she has any opinions about the trial.“I haven’t known him for 30 years. I haven’t talked to him.

Dirty Dancing actress Jennifer Grey has spoken about the “bar fights” troublesome ex fiancé Johnny Depp got into back when they were a couple in her new book. Johnny, 58, is currently in the middle of a defamation lawsuit against ex wife Amber Heard, 36, after he sued her for $50 million following her claims he abused her in a Washington Post op-ed, to which she has countersued for $100 million.

Jennifer Grey is heartbroken over the legal saga involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. The "Dirty Dancing" star, who previously dated the actor, opened up about her life and career in a new memoir titled "Out of the Corner." In it, she detailed her relationship with the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star, calling their union "a f---ing bonfire." "I have known him for 30 years," Grey, 62, told "Extra" host Rachel Lindsay on Monday. "I haven’t talked to him.

Heartbreaking. Jennifer Grey and Johnny Depp’s relationship may be over, but she still has thoughts about his and Amber Heard’s defamation trial. Jennifer dated and was briefly engaged to the Pirates of the Caribbean actor in the late 80s, and has since revealed details about their relationship in her new book Out of the Corner, released May 3, 2022. 

Jennifer Grey is discussing her former relationship with Johnny Depp and sharing her thoughts on the defamation trial he’s currently in with ex Amber Heard.

It’s hard to argue that one of the most beloved movies of the 1980s is “Dirty Dancing” and Lionsgate has been developing a direct sequel for years. Production is now expected to begin this year as the project is headed to the Cannes Market.

sequel to 1987’s “Dirty Dancing” have recently emerged, and according to Deadline, the story will involve some ’90s hip-hop music.Jennifer Grey will be reprising her role as Frances “Baby” Houseman and will also produce the feature, which is set in the Catskills Mountains.“50/50” director Jonathan Levine is directing the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Elizabeth Chomko, Deadline reported.While music from the original film will also pop up, the sequel will incorporate hip-hop as well as the likes of Alanis Morisette and Liz Phair — though Levine promised that “we will not ruin your childhood.”“While the original ‘Dirty Dancing’ has always been one of my favorite films, I never imagined I would direct the sequel,” Levine said in a statement. “Through co-writing it, I fell in love with the characters (new and old), the world of 1990s Catskills New York, and the music, which will range from songs from the original movie to ‘90s hip-hop.”He added, “I can’t wait to collaborate with Jennifer to bring this beautiful story of summer and romance and dancing to a generation of new fans.

The Dirty Dancing sequel is moving forward.

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