Paramount plans sequel to 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' after 20 years

Paramount Pictures is developing a sequel to the beloved 2003 romantic comedy "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," which starred Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. The project is in its early stages, with no screenwriter or cast officially announced yet, according to Deadline.

While details remain scarce, Kate Hudson is reportedly involved as a producer. There is significant hope that Matthew McConaughey will return to reprise his role as Benjamin Barry, the charming advertising executive who made a bet to make Andie Anderson (Hudson) fall in love with him. The original film's plot centered on their complicated courtship, filled with hidden agendas and comedic misunderstandings.

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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is an endless treasure.

The first film was a box office success, earning over $178 million worldwide and solidifying its place as a classic romantic comedy. Its enduring popularity was recently highlighted by McConaughey himself, who described the film as an "endless treasure" during an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. He continues to receive royalties from the movie, which he considers a personal favorite and a landmark in the genre.

McConaughey's career has seen a significant shift from his early romantic comedy success to more dramatic roles, including an Academy Award win for "Dallas Buyers Club." Hudson, while also associated with romantic comedies, has explored television roles, most recently in "Running Point."

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his favorite romantic movie and a landmark in romantic comedy history.