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Unrealized Breakfast Club sequel plans

Overview

Actor Anthony Michael Hall has shared recollections regarding a potential sequel to the 1985 film ‘The Breakfast Club’. Hall stated that director John Hughes discussed the idea in 1988, envisioning the original characters reuniting as adults in their thirties.

While Hall noted that Hughes may have been “playing with” the idea without a completed script, co-star Molly Ringwald has also mentioned hearing about a potential script. However, Ringwald has expressed opposition to remakes, suggesting that the original film’s tone and casting would not reflect modern diversity.

The project never materialized following Hughes’ death in 2009, leaving the concept as a retrospective account of the director's unrealized plans.

Entities

John Hughes · Anthony Michael Hall · Molly Ringwald · Rich Eisen · Michael Schoeffling

Timeline

18 days ago

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Sources

cinemaBlend.com · coastalhousemedia.com · comicbasics.com · communitynews.com.au · NME.com · realitytea.com · suggest.com · variety.com · viagemegastronomia.com.br