# Legal dispute escalates in Nigdy w życiu! sequel casting > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/casting-dispute-for-nigdy-w-yciu-sequel > Updated: 2026-09-10T15:15:17.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 5. The casting dispute regarding the Polish film ‘Nigdy w życiu! 20 lat później’ has escalated into a legal and public conflict. Following reports that actress Joanna Jabłczyńska would be replaced by Agnieszka Żulewska in the role of Tosia, producer and author Katarzyna Grochola has accused Jabłczyńska of spreading false information and threatened legal action to defend Żulewska’s reputation. Jabłczyńska maintains her position, alleging that the production lacked transparency and that she was sidelined due to a financier’s preference for Żulewska. While producer Anna Wichłacz stated Jabłczyńska was part of a formal casting process involving five other actresses, the conflict intensified following public commentary from Dorota Szelągowska, who later apologized for calling Jabłczyńska a ‘very bad person’. To avoid a protracted legal battle, Jabłczyńska has issued a formal apology to Grochola for violating her personal rights. As part of a settlement to avoid court, Jabłczyńska has agreed to pay 5,000 PLN to the Rak’n’Roll Foundation. Following this, Jabłczyńska launched a public fundraiser for the same foundation; while the initial goal was 50,000 PLN, the campaign ultimately raised over 576,000 PLN due to massive public engagement. In response to the controversy, Grochola suggested that internet algorithms and bots may have amplified the emotional intensity of the online discussion. Despite the friction and allegations of historical casting manipulations from producer Janusz Heathcliff Iwanowski, original cast members Danuta Stenka and Marta Lipińska are confirmed to return to the production directed by Greg Zgliński. ## Claims - Agnieszka Żulewska will play the role of Tosia in the sequel to 'Nigdy w życiu'. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Joanna Jabłczyńska will not return to her role in the film sequel. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Katarzyna Grochola intended to take legal action against Joanna Jabłczyńska regarding the spread of false information. (single source) - Danuta Stenka will reprise her role as Judyta in the new production. (single source) - Katarzyna Grochola published a statement regarding legal steps against Joanna Jabłczyńska, which was later removed from her profile. (single source) - Agnieszka Kaczorowska expressed public support for Joanna Jabłczyńska on social media. (single source) - Joanna Jabłczyńska expressed disappointment regarding the film adaptation being produced without her involvement. (single source) - Jabłczyńska claims she met with the director and had preliminary filming dates before being told a financier had their own candidate for the role. (single source) - Producers state that Jabłczyńska participated in a casting session with six other actresses and was not selected. (single source) - Agnieszka Żulewska is set to play the adult version of the character Tosia in the new production. (single source) - Dorota Szelągowska defended Katarzyna Grochola regarding the casting controversy. (single source) - Paweł Domagała made satirical comments comparing the casting controversy to upcoming adaptations of Lalka. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Joanna Jabłczyńska raises over 576,000 PLN for charity following film dispute A dispute over the film ‘Nigdy w życiu!’ casting led actress Joanna Jabłczyńska to raise over 576,000 PLN for the Rak'n'Roll Foundation following a legal demand for apology and donation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joanna-jabczyska-raises-over-576000-pln-for-charity-following-film-dispute ### 2026-09-02: Joanna Jabłczyńska apologizes following ‘Nigdy w życiu!’ casting dispute Actress Joanna Jabłczyńska has issued a formal apology to author Katarzyna Grochola following a public dispute over casting for the sequel to the film ‘Nigdy w życiu!’. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joanna-jabczyska-involved-in-casting-dispute-over-nigdy-w-yciu-sequel ### 2026-08-31: Joanna Jabłczyńska embroiled in casting dispute over 'Nigdy w życiu!' sequel A casting dispute over the sequel to the Polish film “Nigdy w życiu!” has escalated into a legal and media conflict between actress Joanna Jabłczyńska and producer Katarzyna Grochola. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joanna-jabczyska-exits-nigdy-w-yciu-sequel-amid-casting-dispute ### 2026-08-29: Joanna Jabłczyńska and Katarzyna Grochola in legal dispute over film casting A casting dispute over the ‘Nigdy w życiu!’ sequel has led to legal threats from producer Katarzyna Grochola against actress Joanna Jabłczyńska, sparking fan backlash in Poland. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joanna-jabczyska-exits-sequel-to-nigdy-w-yciu-amid-casting-dispute ### 2026-08-27: Joanna Jabłczyńska replaced in Nigdy w życiu! sequel Actress Joanna Jabłczyńska will not return as Tosia in the sequel to “Nigdy w życiu!”, sparking fan outrage and a casting dispute between the actress and film producers. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/katarzyna-grochola-confirms-sequel-to-nigdy-w-yciu --- Cite as: Legal dispute escalates in Nigdy w życiu! sequel casting. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/casting-dispute-for-nigdy-w-yciu-sequel