Paramount Developing Sequel to 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'
Paramount Pictures is moving forward with a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," with original star Kate Hudson attached as a producer alongside Stacey Sher. The project is in early development, and the studio's goal is to have Hudson and her original co-star Matthew McConaughey reprise their roles, though no casting deals are in place and a screenwriter has not yet been hired, according to a source close to the project.
The sequel was first reported by Variety, with The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline subsequently confirming the development. A representative for Hudson and McConaughey did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Variety.
Early Development and Production Team
The project is being produced under Shiny Penny Productions, with Hudson and Sher at the helm. Sher's producing credits include "Pulp Fiction," "Erin Brockovich," and "Django Unchained," among others. The sequel has not yet attached any cast members beyond the intention to bring back Hudson and McConaughey, and no logline or writer is currently attached, according to Deadline.
The original film, directed by Donald Petrie, was released on February 7, 2003, and grossed over $177 million worldwide, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. Variety noted that the film grossed nearly $180 million against a reported $50 million budget, and was loosely based on a picture book by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long, a detail that The Hollywood Reporter also highlighted.
The original starred Hudson as Andie Anderson, a magazine columnist who plans to write an article about how women drive men away, and McConaughey as Benjamin Barry, an advertising executive who bets he can make any woman fall for him. Their schemes collide when real feelings develop. The supporting cast included Kathryn Hahn, Adam Goldberg, Thomas Lennon, and others.
Context and Recent Successes
The sequel news comes amid a wave of nostalgia for late 1990s and early 2000s properties, with Variety noting that 2026 has already seen successful releases like "The Devil Wears Prada 2," a new "Scary Movie," and "Toy Story 5." The outlet suggested that a "How to Lose a Guy" follow-up seemed inevitable given this trend.
Kate Hudson is currently enjoying a career resurgence, having received her second Oscar nomination for the drama "Song Sung Blue" and starring in Netflix's hit comedy series "Running Point," which is heading into its third season, according to Deadline. Stacey Sher's upcoming projects include the thriller "Verity," based on the Colleen Hoover novel, and a sequel to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" directed by David Fincher.
Recollection from McConaughey
In a 2024 interview with People, McConaughey recalled meeting Hudson before production on the original film. "Immediately, we were comfortable with each other, and we jacked with each other, and we busted each other's chops, and we laughed a lot," he said. "There was a bit of rock and roll exchange, like, 'Oh, this could be some heavyweight fun.' And I think that's why I was cast, and that's why, for whatever extent, it worked."
As the sequel remains in its formative stages, further details about the plot and casting are expected to emerge in the coming months.