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'Dirty Dancing' sequel to honor Swayze; McAvoy's young Picard pitch
Producer Nina Jacobson also told IndieWire's summit why Crazy Rich Asians is getting an HBO series rather than a film sequel; Hollywood keeps sequels flexible.
On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Weekend EditionPublished
At a glance
- First reported by IndieWire: “‘Dirty Dancing’ Sequel Will Honor Patrick Swayze, as Producers Work with Jennifer Grey to Write Baby’s Next Chapter”, with reporting from Deadline.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 7:19 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: McAvoy, LeBron James.
- BBN covered this story before: McAvoy Says He Nearly Made a Young Picard Series (October 17).
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What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIndieWire reports the Dirty Dancing sequel will honor Patrick Swayze, with producers working alongside Jennifer Grey to write Baby's next chapter.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorProducer Nina Jacobson also explained why Crazy Rich Asians is getting an HBO series instead of a movie sequel.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI have seen none of these movies and I love every one.
The story so far
- James McAvoy Says He Was Bullied by Famous Band of Brothers Costar · E! News
- James McAvoy recalls being bullied on Band of Brothers set · Deadline
- James McAvoy Reveals Which Movie Earns Him "Bonkers" Residuals · E! News
- McAvoy's bonkers residuals, Netflix holiday slate, Narnia needle drop · The Hollywood Reporter
- James McAvoy says Band of Brothers co-star recruited actors to bully… · Fox News
- McAvoy Says He Nearly Made a Young Picard Series · Deadline
- 'Dirty Dancing' sequel to honor Swayze; McAvoy's young Picard pitch (this story)
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