According to Variety, Paramount Pictures is developing a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The trade publication notes that the project is in its early stages, with no director or screenwriter yet attached. Kate Hudson, who played magazine columnist Andie Anderson in the original film, is attached as a producer, and veteran producer Stacey Sher—known for works such as Pulp Fiction, Gattaca, Erin Brockovich, Vanilla Sky, and Django Unchained—is also on board. The studio is currently searching for a screenwriter to move the script forward. While Matthew McConaughey’s representatives have not commented on the story, Variety notes that Hudson, Paramount, and the other filmmakers involved intend to have the actor reprise his role as advertising executive Benjamin Barry, should the deal be finalized. Hudson’s representatives likewise did not respond to requests for comment. The original movie, directed by Donald Petrie and written by Brian Regan, Burr Steers, and Kristen Buckley, follows Andie Anderson, who attempts to drive away a boyfriend by committing relationship faux pas, while Benjamin Barry bets he can make any woman fall in love with him in ten days. Their mental games eventually lead to a genuine romance, and the film also comments on the realities of dating in the 2000s. It earned $177 million worldwide against a $50 million budget and has become a touchstone of early‑2000s romantic comedy. The sequel would join a wave of legacy follow‑ups that have performed well at the box office in recent years. Variety points to examples such as Scary Movie, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and Practical Magic 2 as evidence of audience appetite for revisiting beloved titles. Studios have increasingly leaned on nostalgia to drive financial success, and a new How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days could capitalize on that trend while offering fresh material for both returning fans and new viewers. Kate Hudson’s recent work includes an Oscar‑nominated performance in the 2025 music drama Song Sung Blue and a starring role in the Netflix sports comedy Running Point. Her involvement as a producer on the sequel suggests she remains invested in the franchise, although no official release date or cast has been announced.
Key facts
- Original film released February 7, 2003
- Runtime 116 minutes
- Director Donald Petrie
- Writers Brian Regan, Burr Steers, Kristen Buckley
- Producers Christine Forsyth‑Peters, Lynda Obst, Robert Evans
- Kate Hudson attached as producer for sequel
- Stacey Sher attached as producer for sequel
- Paramount seeking a screenwriter
- No official confirmation of Matthew McConaughey’s return