Published 12:58 IST, August 7th 2020

'Dirty Dancing' actor Jennifer Grey all set to appear in sequel of the 1987 cult film

Actor Jennifer Grey is all set to appear in the sequel of the iconic 1987 film 'Dirty Dancing'. Apart from starring in the film, Jennifer will also produce it.

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A 'Dirty Dancing' sequel is in  works, confirmed Jennifer Grey. actor, who played role of Baby Houseman in 1987 film confirmed news after a few rumours about Dirty Dancing sequel sparked. actor has alrey signed up for sequel of film as a star and executive producer.

Jennifer Grey to be a part of 'Dirty Dancing' sequel

According to a news portal, Lionsgate Films’ CEO Jon Felirmer have confirmed project. According to report, film will be just like 1987 movie. It will be a romantic and stalgic movie for which fans have erly been waiting for. Back when Dirty Dancing was released, it me biggest-selling library title in company’s history.

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Patrik Swayze, who became popular for his role in film will t be a part of Dirty Dancing sequel. actor passed away in 2009, after battling cancer. new film will be set in 1990s and will be helmed by Wackness director Jonathan Levine. Jennifer Grey played role of a shy and awkward girl in original film who visits 1950s Catskill resort and falls in love with a ruggedly handsome local dance teacher named Johnny Castle. character of  dance teacher is played by Patrick Swayze.

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film was me on a budget of $5 million and went on to earn almost $220 million at worldwide box office. Soon after its release, Dirty Dancing went on to become hallmark of pop culture. Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze’s chemistry in film was one of main highlights of film.

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music of Dirty Dancing also won an Oscar and iconic ‘Dirty Dancing Lift’ is what makes it so special.  le actors, Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, were also minated for Golden Globe minations for ir roles in Comedy as well as Music category. Dirty Dancing also me history as first film to sell over a million copies via home video.

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12:58 IST, August 7th 2020