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Gurinder Chadha Is ‘Pretty Certain’ the “Bend It Like Beckham” Original Cast Will Want to Return for the Sequel
The film starred Parminder Nagra as Jess and Keira Knightley as Jules, two women with a passion for soccer who end up on a team and strike up a friendship. The film sees Jules fall for a coach while Jess sneaks around playing the game against her parents' wishes.
Bend It Like Beckham 2: Is A Sequel Happening With Original Cast Ft. Parminder Nagra & Keira Knightley? Find Out
Gurinder Chadha, the director of Bend It Like Beckham, has confirmed to Deadline that a second film is in the works. About the upcoming movie, she said, “I’m excited to revisit the original characters and revive the enduring story and build on the legacy we helped to create for the women’s game.”
Finally! All the Details About the ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ Sequel
No release date is confirmed yet, but Chadh hopes the sequel will premiere around the original’s 25th anniversary, which falls in 2027. It’s the same year that the FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place, from June 24 to July 25. We hope they pull off that timing!
'Bend It Like Beckham' Sequel in the Works: Will the Original Cast Return?
A Bend It Like Beckham sequel is officially in the works, and it seems like some of the original cast members are entertaining the idea of reprising their roles. "I'm excited to revisit the original characters and revive the enduring story and build on the legacy we helped to create for the women's game,
We're Getting a “Bend It Like Beckham” Sequel—But Will the Original Stars Return?
Bend It Like Beckham followed Jess Bhamra (Nagra), an 18-year-old girl who has to hide her dreams of becoming a professional soccer player from her strict Indian parents. Jules Baxton (Knightley) notices Jess’s skills on the pitch and convinces her to join the the Hounslow Harriers, an amateur women’s soccer team.
“Bend It Like Beckham” sequel in the works more than 20 years after the original
Gurinder Chadha is working on a prequel to Bend It Like Beckham, the 2003 sports cult classic about a young Indian woman ( Parminder Nagra) whose dreams of playing pro soccer clash with her strict immigrant parents' ideals.
Bend It Like Beckham sequel in the works
A Bend It Like Beckham sequel is in the works. The 2002 sports-drama movie — which starred Keira Knightley and Parminder Nagra — is widely credited with inspiring a generation of women to play football,
Bend It Like Beckham director confirms sequel and teases major cast return
An exciting movie sequel is afoot, it has been confirmed. Released in 2002, Bend It Like Beckham starred Keira Knightley and Parminder Nagra and is credited with inspiring a generation of girls to take up football.
Bend It Like Beckham sequel in works more than 20 years after first film
More than two decades after Bend It Like Beckham first inspired a generation of female footballers, a sequel to the smash hit is in the works, the film’s director has said. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
'Bend it Like Beckham' sequel coming more than 20 years after original's release
"Bend It Like Beckham" is getting a sequel over 20 years later, and the director is hopeful Keira Knightley and Parminder Nagra will return.
"Superb" ‘00s movie Bend It Like Beckham set for new UK streaming home ahead of sequel
Bend It Like Beckham, the "superb" movie from the '00s, is set for a new streaming home in the UK ahead of its upcoming ...
The Beckhams Are So Back That They’re Going to ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ Again
Bend it Like Beckham' is getting a sequel from writer/director Gurinder Chadha... meanwhile the actual Beckhams have another ...