Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen embark on the Italian bachelorette party of their dreams in the first trailer for "Book Club: The Next Chapter."
The sequel, in which the girls appear to be reading "The Alchemist," takes their book club to Europe after Fonda's character, Vivian, reveals that she is getting married. She cues the strippers and the champagne. But, according to the film's tagline, “when things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, your relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.”
Director: Bill Holderman
Writers: Bill Holderman, Erin Simms
Stars: Mary Steenburgen, Don Johnson, Diane Keaton
With most studios betting heavily on big-budget blockbusters and superhero movies starring the most promising stars like Tom Holland or Florence Pugh, it's hard to see how a movie like Book Club could ever be made. And thank goodness he did! The film was not only widely praised for the performances of its experienced cast, but also managed to earn over $100 million on a budget of $14 million. Suddenly, the movie that had a seemingly impossible path to success had fans looking forward to the inevitable sequel. A year after the first film was released, star Mary Steenburgen announced that she was in the works for a sequel. The new movie will follow the same book club group as they leave their comfort zone once again.
It doesn't take long for Italy to work its charm on the fabulous foursome. “I love this town,” says Carole, Steenburgen's character, in the trailer. Bergen's Sharon replies, "I love everything that's falling apart more than I do."
“Book Club” became a surprise hit at the box office, earning $104 million worldwide on a budget of $14 million. The story follows four septuagenarians who experience a new awakening after reading "Fifty Shades of Grey" for their monthly book club.
The follow-up film will be released in theaters on May 12, 2023, timed for Mother's Day. Focus Features will distribute in the US, while Universal Pictures International will release the film abroad.
The ensemble cast will also see the return of Andy Garcia, Don Johnson, and Craig T. Nelson, as well as new cast members including Giancarlo Giannini, Hugh Quarshie, and Vincent Riotta.
Bill Holderman returns to direct with a script he wrote with Erin Simms. The duo will also serve as producers. Executive producers are Brad Weston, Trish Hofmann, Enzo Sisti and Andrew Duncan.
Watch Book Club: The Next Chapter 2023 Movie Trailer
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