FATHER GEEK has just learned from Johnny Castle that he/she has been told that a sequel to Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey's 1987 hit DIRTY DANCING is in the works. Here's how he/she put it...
Hey Hair, got some news for you...First, let me tell you a little about myself. I am an assistant at New Line Cinema (sorry, can't say to who) but I'm a huge fan of your site. Just heard this and knew I just had to tell you.
There is a sequel in the making for Dirty Dancing. I just heard FIRST HAND who is being cast.
The reason why this will interest you is because NATALIE PORTMAN is all but signed to star as the lead girl in the film. However, they are going to need to wrap production before July 1st - when she is scheduled to start shooting STAR WARS - Episode 2.
Apparently, Natalie Portman is a huge fan of the original and might even ask Lucas to reschedule the beginning of her dates in Episode 2 to accommodate her appearance in DD2.
Portman has repeatedly mentioned her utter disinterest in the STAR WARS movies growing up, but instead her LOVE of movies like DIRTY DANCING, etc. and she is psyched to take this role.
So - if you like, I'll keep you posted as I learn more.
Huge fan,
Johnny Castle
