John Tucker Must Die may be returning with a sequel… as star Arielle Kebbel confirms its script includes ‘all of the OG cast’
John Tucker Must Die may get a sequel.
Nearly two decades after they made the revenge comedy, Arielle Kebbel, Sophia Bush and Jesse Metcalfe say they’re up for the challenge.
Bush, 41, who is dating soccer star Ashlyn Harris, helped break the news at Epics Con in Chicago this weekend along with her former co-stars.
“I’ve heard rumors about this script – there is a script,” Metcalfe, 45, revealed during their panel, according to People. “Apparently it’s great.”
“I would absolutely love to be a part of it,” the Divine Influencer actor said. ‘I can’t wait to read it.’
Sophie Bush, 41, Jesse Metcalfe, 45, and Arielle Kebbel, 39, revealed that a sequel to John Tucker Must Die is in the works this weekend at Epics Con in Chicago, according to People
Kebbel, 39, who is involved in the sequel, offered more insight, revealing that the new project “involves the entire OG cast.”
The title character “may or may not get the chance to” change his ways, which, she said, “would be very exciting.”
In the 2006 comedy, three ex-girlfriends – played by Kebbel, Bush and Ashanti – set up the title character, a serial cheater, to fall in love with the new girl in town, played by Brittany Snow, so they can show him off how it feels. that his heart will be broken.
Despite mediocre reviews, the romcom earned nearly $70 million at the box office worldwide and has become a cult classic.
“Do I get another chance to wear a thong?” Metcalfe asked shyly during the panel.
Kebbel wasted no time in replying, “We wanted to talk to you about that.”
“We thought you would basically create your own brand and endorse it. It would be a big deal,” she joked.
The Desperate Housewives alum continued to talk, declaring, “I’m here for it. I can’t wait to show this dad bod on the big screen.’
The old friends share photos of their visit to the windy city on social media.
Kebbel (R), who is involved in the sequel, offered more insight, revealing that the new project “involves the entire OG cast.”
Metcalfe starred as the high school Lothario. Bush, Ashanti and Kebbel starred as his ex-girlfriends who convince new girl Brittany Snow to make him fall for her and then break his heart
Despite mediocre reviews, the rom-com earned nearly $70 million at the box office worldwide and has become a cult classic.
All three were dressed in John Tucker Must Die sweatshirts with images of the title character and the women he scorned.
“The countdown has begun…” Kebbel captioned the photo, adding the hashtag #jtmdreunion,
Metcalfe had kind words for his would-be tormentors.
‘The John Tucker Must Die (partial) reunion did not disappoint! What a joy to reconnect with these two lovely ladies,” he wrote.