Joanna Jabłczyńska embroiled in casting dispute over 'Nigdy w życiu!' sequel

Joanna Jabłczyńska Katarzyna Grochola Nigdy w życiu! 2 Polish cinema casting controversy

A public dispute has erupted regarding the casting for the sequel to the hit Polish film “Nigdy w życiu!”, titled “Właśnie, że tak! Nigdy w życiu! 20 lat później”. Actress Joanna Jabłczyńska, who played the character Tosia in the 2004 original, has been excluded from the production, with the role being recast with Agnieszka Żulewska.

Jabłczyńska claims she was led to believe she was part of the project and only learned of the decision after participating in screen tests. Conversely, producer Anna Wichłacz and author/producer Katarzyna Grochola maintain that a formal casting process took place involving six actresses, and Jabłczyńska was ultimately not selected.

The conflict has escalated into a media battle. Grochola has threatened legal action against Jabłczyńska for spreading misinformation, while Jabłczyńska has shared private correspondence and criticized the production for its lack of transparency. The controversy has drawn support from other industry figures, including Agnieszka Kaczorowska and Marcin Rogacewicz, while others, such as Dorota Szelągowska, have criticized Jabłczyńska’s public conduct.

Entities

Agnieszka Kaczorowska · Agnieszka Żulewska · Danuta Stenka · Dorota Szelągowska · Joanna Jabłczyńska · Katarzyna Grochola · Nigdy w życiu!

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Katarzyna Grochola published a statement regarding legal steps against Joanna Jabłczyńska, which was later removed from her profile.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Danuta Stenka will reprise her role as Judyta in the new production.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Agnieszka Kaczorowska expressed public support for Joanna Jabłczyńska on social media.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Katarzyna Grochola intended to take legal action against Joanna Jabłczyńska regarding the spread of false information.
[● 3 SOURCES] Agnieszka Żulewska will play the role of Tosia in the sequel to 'Nigdy w życiu'.
[● 3 SOURCES] Joanna Jabłczyńska will not return to her role in the film sequel.