Band it like ‘Beckkham’ sequel in development, director Gurinder Chadha confirms

Director Gurinder Chadha has revealed that his iconic 2002 film sequel bend It Like BeckhamIn which Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightly were performed, are officially in functions.

Confirming the development of the sequel, the director told deadline“I am excited to re -look at the original characters and revive the permanent story and build on the heritage that we helped create women for the game.”

Chadha said that Nagra, Nightley, Archie Punjabi, Juliet Stevenson and other members of the original artists “know that a sequel is being developed, but they clearly want to see a script, before they are committed.”

Poster of “Bend It Like Beckham” | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

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“I am sure everyone wants to come back. Everything rests on the script and if the original artists like it. I am really working hard to ensure that I bring back every character that is a decent arc and scene,” Chadda said, ” deadline,

Filmmaker Basel, in Switzerland, was ahead of the Women’s European Championship Final, where the England women’s football team faced Spain, which was a repeat of the 2023 World Cup struggle.

“I didn’t want to do anything because I did not have a story. And then I came with a great story, actually a super-cool story. So I am inspired now. It was literally come with it almost a month ago. It’s my very clear wish that he is very competitive, more exciting, and more global.

Saying that it is expecting to keep the sequel ready by 2027 to mark the 25th anniversary. bend It Like BeckhamThe 2002 UK inauguration, the filmmaker revealed that he has started discussing the screening process with Bergus. “I am hoping to write it with Paul, which came up with some very fun lines as he did last time,” said Chadha.

The original film was based on a screenplay, which she co-with Guljit Bindra and her husband, Paul Maida Bergas.