Richard Gere Sets the Bar for a ‘Pretty Woman’ Sequel: One Simple Requirement
Oh, great. Just what we needed—another Hollywood star drumming up interest for a sequel that probably shouldn’t exist in the first place. Richard Gere, the heartthrob from the 1990 classic *Pretty Woman*, has decided to weigh in on the possibility of a sequel, and as expected, he’s got one *very* specific requirement. Hold onto your hats, folks, because it’s not what you think. In a recent interview, Gere essentially said he’d be onboard for a continuation of Vivian and Edward’s love story—but only if “Julia Roberts is involved.” Shocking, right? Who would have thought that the leading lady’s participation might be essential? I mean, what’s a sequel without its original stars? It’s not like we’re clamoring for a *Pretty Woman* reboot starring random B-listers. This isn’t rocket science, people.
Gere’s comments came during a promotional tour for his latest project, which—let’s be honest—may be struggling for attention outside the *Pretty Woman* nostalgia bubble. He elaborated that the chemistry between him and Roberts was the heart of the film, and without that spark, it would just be another cookie-cutter romance. If you’re still holding your breath for some groundbreaking plot twist, you might want to exhale now. Gere’s basic premise is that they should only revisit this iconic film if they can recapture the magic that made it a cultural phenomenon in the first place. I mean, who doesn’t want to see a middle-aged couple rehash their youthful romance in a world that has moved on?
While fans of the original may be onboard for a trip down memory lane, critics are rolling their eyes at the thought. Could Hollywood be any more predictable? Gere went on to say that if Julia isn’t interested, he’s not interested—how wonderfully self-aware of him. Maybe he’s just trying to avoid another *Ben-Hur* situation, where people scratch their heads wondering, “Why on earth was this made?”
Let’s face it, though. If they do decide to move forward with this project, the expectations will be sky-high. Imagine the pressure of trying to live up to a classic. But hey, if Hollywood can dream up sequels to *Jurassic Park* and *Avatar*, why not *Pretty Woman*?
And as we sit here contemplating this impending nostalgia trip, you have to wonder—what other classic films are next in line for a sequel? Will we see a *Titanic* follow-up? Spoiler: The ship still sinks. Well, that was a waste of time. Moving on.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Entertainment Weekly
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