Paramount in early development on ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ sequel, with Kate Hudson producing

Paramount Pictures is developing a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” with Kate Hudson attached as a producer, Deadline reported on August 24. The report describes the project as being in early development and says details on script status and release timing have not been announced.

Deadline said Hudson would produce alongside Stacey Sher. Sher is known for her work producing feature films, and her involvement indicates Paramount is pursuing a production team aligned with the original’s mainstream romantic-comedy audience.

Whether the sequel will bring back stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey has not been confirmed. Deadline reported that it remains unclear if Hudson and/or McConaughey will return to star, even as Hudson is positioned to take on a production role.

The original film, a studio rom-com centered on Hudson and McConaughey, became a widely known part of the early-2000s comedy cycle. The reported sequel effort suggests Paramount believes there is continuing demand for the franchise concept, though the company has not publicly detailed creative plans.

At this stage, the project is described as early development, meaning it is not yet at the point of public confirmation on casting, screenplay contributors, or director selection. Those decisions typically come after greenlight and contracting steps, which can also affect scheduling for returning talent.

The development process also may intersect with rights and creative control questions, since a sequel generally requires clear agreements on underlying story elements, producer participation, and talent availability. Deadline’s reporting indicates that the production team is in place enough to move forward on development, but final participation by cast is still in question.

If Paramount proceeds, the sequel would join a broader slate of studio efforts revisiting recognizable titles for streaming and theatrical markets. For audiences, the next published update will likely come through casting announcements or formal production credits once talks with key on-screen talent are resolved.