dailyloe.com – Lisa Niemi Swayze has read the script for the upcoming ‘Dirty Dancing’ sequel and was moved by it. She expressed curiosity and support for the project. Jennifer Grey is set to reprise her role as Baby in the new film. Grey acknowledged there is no replacing the late Patrick Swayze.
Lisa Niemi Swayze was married to Patrick Swayze for 34 years. She revealed she appreciated how the film incorporated her husband. She exclusively told Us Weekly she got to read the script. She said she was very moved by it.
Lisa Niemi Swayze said she will be curious to see how it comes about. She wished the team the best of luck. She noted they have been working on it for quite a while. She said she cannot wait to see it.
In the original 1987 film, Patrick Swayze played Johnny Castle. Jennifer Grey played Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman. Grey revealed earlier this year she was reprising her role. She made the announcement to Deadline in January.
Grey said the role of Baby has held a deep place in her heart. She said it has also meant a lot to fans over the years. She had long wondered where Baby would be years later. She said it took time to assemble the right people.
Grey said she wanted people who could build on the original film’s legacy. She said the wait will soon be over. Some fans voiced disappointment Patrick Swayze is not involved. Grey reassured them by addressing the issue directly.
Grey said there is no replacing anyone who has passed. She said you never try to repeat magic like that. She emphasized the goal is to go for something different. Patrick Swayze died in 2009 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Lisa Niemi Swayze appreciates the continued love for her late husband. She said people still tell her he was their favorite actor. People say they were in love with him when they were younger. She loves that people still love him so much.
