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Matthew McConaughey was the quintessential lover boy in the 2000s before the McConaissance era in the 2010s. The actor starred in a string of successful romantic comedies includingThe Wedding Planner, Failure to Launch, Ghost of Girlfriends Past, Fool’s Gold,andHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
The latter marked the first collaboration between McConaughey and Kate Hudson and is one of the most beloved rom-coms. Fans have loved the duo’s chemistry in the film and have been clamoring for the pair to reunite on-screen. Hudson recently expressed her openness to return in a sequel toHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, but fans are concerned that Hollywood will ruin the legacy of the original film.
Fans Are Apprehensive About A Possible Sequel ToHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Matthew McConaughey was one of the promising actors who made their breakthrough in the industry in the 90s. Following his breakout role inDazed and Confused, he made a big impression as a lead star inA Time To KillandU-571. However, by the 2000s, he shifted hears and transformed himself into the romantic lead of many successful films.
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One of the most memorable rom-coms that he did at the time wasHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, where he starred alongsideKate Hudson. The film chronicles Ben and Andie who come together with separate agendas of their own: Ben flexes his ability to make any woman fall in love with him, while Andie employs serval tactics to get Ben to leave her.
The paireventually fall in love and have a happy ending. Audiences still have a soft spot for the film even after 20 years. Hudson recently reflected on the film and the possibility of reuniting with McConaughey to do a sequel. In a recent appearance onWatch What Happens Live, the actress revealed that both of them are open to returning if the script is right. Hudson said (viaVariety),
All that matters would be the script and if Matthew and I were into the script. I think we’re both totally open; it has just never happened.
Fans were not entirely happy with the prospect of a sequel. With Hollywood currently in a trend of rebooting and putting out sequels of classic films, audiences fear that a potential sequel ofHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Daysmight ruin the reputation of the beloved rom-com. Here are some of the reactions onX,
Oh come on just stop already. Stop ruining good old films with unnecessary reboots and sequels.
— Movie Radar (@MovieRadar0)June 30, 2025
Why is there a need to make a sequel to every movie?? 🙄
— Perfectly Imperfect 🤷🏻 (@abhicc225)June 25, 2025
NOOOOOOOOOOOO
— cami (@camimeendezz)August 23, 2025
Not needed
— Carrot Man (@Metric_Mauler)July 21, 2025
No, I don’t want a sequel. Let it as it is. It’s okay 😭
— token blondie.🇵🇸 (@canaryofheart)June 26, 2025
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While both McConaughey and Hudson might be open to a sequel, they indeed say that the script should be right, and do not want to simply return for a cash grab.How to Lose a Guy in 10 Dayswas a huge hit when it was released in 2003, grossing $177 million against a $50 million budget (viaBox Office Mojo). It remains to be seen whether a potential sequel gets made.
Matthew McConaughey Is Proud Of The Longevity ofHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Even after 20 years after the hit rom-comHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, people continue to discover and appreciate the chemistry of its lead starsMatthew McConaugheyand Kate Hudson. In an interview withE! News, McConaughey revealed that the ending of the film could have easily led to a sequel.
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The actor further pointed out that the film was one of thebetter rom-comshe did in his career and he enjoyed being a part of the film. McConaughey said,
I mean, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is teed up, you know, teed up for one that you could easily do a sequel. And that was a really good one. As far as romantic comedies go, that was a really good one. And it lasts! People still love that one. I enjoyed that one quite a bit.
McConaughey has steered away from the rom-com genre since the 2010s and a potential return to it could be exciting. After a brief hiatus from acting, the actor is set for a comeback with the crime thrillerThe Rivals of Amziah King, and the drama filmThe Lost Bus.
Fans can watch/rentHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Dayson Apple TV+.
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
