(L to r) Parminder nagra and jonathan rhys meyers in ‘Bend it like beckham’. Photo: Fox searchlight pictures.
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- A ‘Bend it like beckham’ sequel is in development.
- Co-Writer/Director Gurinder Chadha is Kicking Around Story Ideas.
- She’s hoping original stars parminder nagra and keira knightley will return.
Women’s Soccer (this British writer is kicking himsel having to type that, with every fiber in his being screaming: “Football !!” Over spain in this weekend’s women’s european championship final to become winners twice in a row.
One filmmaker hoping to take advantage of the new interest is someone who helped spur it previous: Gurinder ChadhaWho Co-Wrote and Directed 2002 Sports Comedy Drama ‘Bend it like beckham,’ is looking to make a sequel.
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With the original starring Parminder nagra, Keira Knightley and Jonathan rhys meirsChadha is hopeful that the cost might returns, thought while everything has indicated interested, they’re all waiting to see the script.
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What was the story of ‘bend it like beckham’?
Keira Knightley in ‘Bend it like beckham’. Photo: Fox searchlight pictures.
The Original Followed Jess Bhamra (Nagra), The Daughter of a Strict Indian Couple in London, Who is not Permited to Play Organized Soccer, even thought she is 18.
When jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by jules paxton (KNIGHTLEY), Who then Convinces Jess Jess to Play for Her Semi-PRO Team.
Jess uses elabrate excuses to hide her matches from her family why dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, joe (meirs).
What could Haappen in the ‘Bend it like beckham’ sequel?
(L to r) Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley in ‘Bend it like beckham’. Photo: Fox searchlight pictures.
Chadha isn’t specifying details yet, but Did say this to deadline,
“I didn’T want to do anything if I didn’T have a story. And then I came up with a great story, really super-cool story. So now I’m inspired. It’s my very clear wish to brings the character, very soon.
Her aim is to write the script with her husband, paul mayeda berges, who also worked on the original:
“I’m hoping to write it with paul, who has come up with some very funny lines like he did last time.”
When might a ‘bend it like beckham’ sequel be on screens?
While there isn’t an official release date
And, Not-SO-Coincidentally, it’s a key year for the game, with the fifa women’s world cup tournament set to kick off in host in host nation brazil in june that year.
(L to r) Jonathan rhys meyers and parminder nagra in ‘bend it like beckham’. Photo: Fox searchlight pictures.
