Julia Roberts, the beloved actress known for her role in the romantic comedy Notting Hill (1999), decided not to return for a sequel. Richard Curtis, the screenwriter of the original film, recently explained why the sequel never happened, revealing that Julia Roberts wasn’t happy with the storyline he proposed.
Julia Roberts Rejects Sequel
Richard Curtis, famous for writing hit films like Love Actually and Four Weddings and a Funeral, came up with an idea for a sequel. In this story, Julia Roberts’ character, Anna Scott, would divorce Hugh Grant’s character, William Thacker. However, this idea did not sit well with Julia Roberts.
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Curtis explained that Julia Roberts thought the storyline, which involved a divorce, was a “very poor idea.” According to him, this was the main reason why the sequel was never made.
Despite the success of Notting Hill—a movie that quickly became a classic after its release—Julia Roberts was not interested in revisiting her character’s storyline in such a way. The idea of a divorce didn’t appeal to her, and it seemed like it would take away from the romantic, feel-good essence of the original movie.
Hugh Grant, who played the humble bookstore owner William Thacker, also recently shared his thoughts on his character. He criticized William, calling him “despicable” for being indecisive and cowardly, especially in a scene with paparazzi. Grant even mentioned that some of his real-life partners also criticized the character’s actions, leaving him to say, “I don’t really have an answer to that—it’s how it was written.”
Although no sequel was ever made, Notting Hill remains a much-loved film, and fans continue to debate the characters and their decisions. The movie, which also stars Rhys Ifans, Emma Chambers, and Gina McKee, is still available for streaming on Netflix.
