Reese Witherspoon is bringing again one other one in every of her nostalgic classics. Titled “Tracy Flick Cannot Win,” a sequel to the 1999 darkish comedy “Election,” is presently within the works, as initially reported by Deadline on Dec. 8. The follow-up movie, which doesn’t have an anticipated launch date, is being made for Paramount+, with “The Morning Present” actor reprising her function as Tracy Flick and producing for her media firm, Hi there Sunshine.
Oscar Award-winning director Alexander Payne, who cowrote and directed “Election,” can be returning for the film in the identical capability. It is not but clear if different solid members from the unique movie, together with Matthew Broderick and Chris Klein, are concerned.
Although particulars of the movie are nonetheless scarce, “Tracy Flick Cannot Win” is predicated on the “Election” sequel novel of the identical identify. Additionally written by Tom Perrotta and revealed in June 2022, the follow-up ebook sees Flick in her 40s working at a public highschool in New Jersey. Going down within the thick of the #MeToo period, she displays on her relationship together with her former highschool instructor as she fights for the newly obtainable function of principal. As for her private life, the previous pupil politician now has a 10-year-old daughter and a health care provider boyfriend.
The “Election” film garnered a lot consideration on the awards circuit within the late ’90s, together with an Oscar nomination for finest tailored screenplay and Unbiased Spirit Awards for finest characteristic, route, and screenplay. Witherspoon herself was nominated for each a Golden Globe and Spirit Award for her portrayal.
Paramount+ and reps for Witherspoon didn’t instantly reply to POPSUGAR’s request for touch upon the upcoming movie.
