Richard Gere Would Agree to Star in 'Pretty Woman' Sequel, Actor Sets One Condition

In March, moviegoers celebrated the 35th anniversary of the premiere of Pretty Woman. The cult romantic comedy won the hearts of fans around the world, going down in cinematic history as one of the most classic productions of its genre. The film's star, Richard Gere, revealed that he would love to star in a potential sequel to the film - if the writers could create a good enough story.

On March 23, 1990, the legendary romantic comedy "Pretty Woman" hit theaters with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in the cast. The production directed by Garry Marshall presents the story of a sex worker Vivian, who after arriving from the province to Los Angeles accidentally meets a wealthy lawyer Edward.

Charmed by Vivian's spontaneity, the man makes her an offer she can't refuse: for a week spent at his side, the woman will receive three thousand dollars. As you can imagine, over time a feeling develops between the heroes.

The film was nominated for many prestigious awards, and Roberts, who played the main character, won for her role, among others, a Golden Globe and her second Oscar nomination . The film was also a huge commercial success - with a budget of $14 million, it earned over $463 million worldwide. The American Film Institute included the title on the list of 100 best domestic romantic productions of all time.

Pretty Woman fans would certainly react enthusiastically to the news of a sequel to the cult comedy. During the City Harvest Presents The 2025 Gala: Carnaval charity gala, which took place recently in New York, Roberts' on-screen partner was asked about a possible return to the role. Speaking to People magazine, Gere revealed that he wouldn't rule out appearing in the sequel . However, the actor has one condition.

- It all comes down to whether we have a good script - said the 75-year-old star.

In a recent interview, Gere revealed that he initially wanted to walk away from the role that cemented his status as an on-screen love interest.

"I'm proud of this movie and all the work that went into making it. When I first read the script, I felt like there was no character, that Edward was just a guy in a suit. So I said, 'That's not for me.' Ultimately, we found the authenticity, the humor, the charm that made people love him so much," the actor revealed late last year, speaking on the "Awards Chatter" podcast.