It’s been 33 years since the romantic drama dance film “Dirty Dancing” hit theaters and now Jennifer Grey will not only be producing a sequel, but will appear in it too.
Grey, who played Frances “Baby” Houseman in the 1987 movie along side Patrick Swayze will be the executive producer of the upcoming film, according to Reuters. Swayze died in 2009 of cancer at the age of 57.
Jennifer Grey is going to try and have the time of her life one more time.
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) August 7, 2020
The "Dirty Dancing" actress who starred with Patrick Swayze in the iconic 1987 movie will appear in a newly greenlighted sequel.https://t.co/YdyBCfRa9H
According to the New York Daily News, Grey will appear in the sequel as a middle-aged “Baby.” The film is expected to be similar to the original but it’s not clear on if any other characters will reprise their roles.
The release date, title and plot are not yet known.
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