Get ready for some sweet, sweet revenge (round two)! The cult classic teen comedy “John Tucker Must Die” is officially getting a sequel nearly two decades later.
The news broke during a reunion panel at Epic Cons Chicago, where the film’s stars revealed exciting details. Jesse Metcalfe, the notorious heartbreaker John Tucker himself, hinted at a script circulating Hollywood that he’s heard is “amazing.” While he hasn’t been approached officially or seen the script yet, he expressed strong interest in returning for the project.
But the real scoop came from Arielle Kebbel (who played Carrie in the original). Not only did she confirm the rumors of a sequel, but she also revealed her involvement as a producer! She confirmed a script exists, one the entire original cast is part of, and that it promises a potential change for John Tucker.
Sophie Bush, who played Beth in the first film, echoed the sentiment, declaring her readiness to reprise her role. There were even some lighthearted jabs about Metcalfe’s iconic thong scene, with Kebbel jokingly suggesting a John Tucker branded thong endorsement deal. Metcalfe, embracing his “dad bod,” seemed open to the idea.
For those unfamiliar with the 2006 film, the story follows the devious John Tucker, a high school jock who juggles three girlfriends at once. When his web of lies unravels, the scorned girls (played by Bush, Kebbel, and Ashanti) team up to take him down – with the help of the new girl, Kate (Brittany Snow). The sequel promises a new chapter, potentially one where John Tucker gets a taste of his own medicine (or maybe even a chance at redemption?).
