More than two decades after the beloved 2003 romantic comedy *How to Lose a Guy In 10 Days* first won over global audiences, entertainment industry insiders have confirmed a long-awaited sequel is officially in early development. Original lead actress Kate Hudson is attached to serve as a producer on the project, marking a nostalgic full-circle moment for the star that helped launch her A-list career.
According to anonymous sources familiar with the project who spoke to U.S. entertainment outlets, development is still in its “very early days,” but there is strong possibility that both 47-year-old Hudson and her original co-star Matthew McConaughey will return to reprise their iconic roles as rivals-turned-lovers Andie and Benjamin.
For new audiences unfamiliar with the 2003 classic, the original film follows a witty high-stakes bet that forms the backbone of its beloved romantic premise: Hudson’s character Andie Anderson, a sharp magazine journalist, is tasked with writing a how-to guide on ending a relationship quickly, and makes a deal with her editor that she can get any man to break up with her in just 10 days. Unbeknownst to her, McConaughey’s character Benjamin Barry, an advertising executive, has just made a bet of his own with his boss that he can make any woman fall in love with him within the same 10-day window — with Andie as his chosen target. The resulting clash of wits and unexpected chemistry turned the film into a cultural touchstone of early 2000s rom-coms.
Hudson will lead the sequel’s production alongside veteran producer Stacy Sher, whose decades-long career includes shaping iconic hits such as *Pulp Fiction* and the 2022 *Matilda* musical remake.
When the original film released in 2003, it became a surprise box office juggernaut, grossing nearly $180 million globally against a modest production budget. Beyond its commercial success, the film cemented its place in pop culture history thanks to one key wardrobe piece: the flowing yellow silk Carolina Herrera gown Hudson wore in the film’s climactic scene, which remains one of the most talked-about fashion moments in modern romantic cinema.
In the years since the original film’s release, both leads have gone on to build acclaimed, award-winning careers in Hollywood. Hudson most recently starred in 2025’s *Song Sung Blue*, which earned her a second Academy Award nomination — her first came 24 years prior for her breakout role in *Almost Famous*. McConaughey, meanwhile, claimed his own Oscar win in 2014 for his transformative performance in *Dallas Buyers Club*, and has built a filmography that includes hits from *The Wedding Planner* to the *Magic Mike* franchise. The pair even re-teamed long after their rom-com debut to co-star in the 2008 adventure comedy *Fool’s Gold*.
McConaughey previously opened up about the instant chemistry he shared with Hudson during their first meeting ahead of the 2003 shoot, in a 2024 interview with *People* magazine. “Immediately, we were comfortable with each other, and we jacked with each other, and we busted each other’s chops, and we laughed a lot,” he recalled of their first encounter. “There was a bit of rock and roll exchange, like, ‘Oh, this could be some heavyweight fun.’ And I think that’s why I was cast, and that’s why, for whatever extent, it worked.”
The *How to Lose a Guy In 10 Days* sequel is the latest entry in a growing Hollywood trend of nostalgic follow-ups to beloved early 2000s films, coming hot on the heels of *The Devil Wears Prada 2* — which released 20 years after its original 2006 debut and also centered on a magazine editor assistant named Andy, played by Anne Hathaway.
As of this report, representatives for both Hudson and McConaughey have not yet responded to requests for official comment on the sequel development.