Kate Hudson Joins a New 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' Project as Sequel Plans Take Shape

Kate Hudson may be heading back into Andie Anderson’s world. The actress has officially come aboard as a producer on a sequel to the beloved 2003 romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, according to several reports.

Details about the story and cast are still under wraps, but the creative team is said to be hoping both Hudson and Matthew McConaughey will reprise their iconic roles as magazine writer Andie and advertising executive Ben. In the original film, their romance began as part of a media assignment and a wager, setting off one of the genre’s most memorable love stories.

Hudson has long spoken fondly about the movie and the chemistry she shared with McConaughey, though she once had to push hard for him to land the part. In a 2022 BAFTA talk, she recalled clashing with the studio over casting before eventually helping make the case for McConaughey herself.

McConaughey has also made it clear the film still means a lot to him. On a recent podcast appearance, he said the rom-com remains one of his favorites and continues to bring in the strongest residual checks of any project in his career.

Hudson, meanwhile, has embraced the movie’s lasting popularity, describing it as a true classic that keeps finding new audiences. For her, being tied to a film with that kind of staying power is something she values deeply.

The original production has its own long list of behind-the-scenes stories, from casting changes and improvisation to the creation of the film’s unforgettable fashion moments. The yellow gown, the famous diamond necklace, and the now-famous love fern all helped turn the movie into a pop-culture favorite that still resonates with fans today.