Dirty Dancing Sequel Won’t “Ruin Your Childhood,” Promises Director Jonathan Levine

The Dirty Dancing sequel is ready for liftoff. Director Jonathan Levine will helm a follow-up to the 1987 classic, which he’s producing and cowriting with Elizabeth Chomko, Deadline reports. As previously announced, Jennifer Grey has signed on to reprise her role as Baby in the sequel, also titled Dirty Dancing. “While the original Dirty Dancing has always been one of my favorite films, I never imagined I would direct the sequel,” Levine told Deadline ahead of Lionsgate’s launch of the film at the upcoming Cannes market. “Through cowriting it, I fell in love with the characters (new and old), the… Read Full Article