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Here's Why Julia Roberts Turned Down a Notting Hill Sequel, According to Writer Richard Curtis

'Notting Hill' writer Richard Curtis recalled why Julia Roberts said no to his idea for a sequel to the beloved 1999 romance that also starred Hugh Grant.

Notting Hill writer Richard Curtis once floated an idea for a sequel to the beloved romance. In an interview with IndieWire published Wednesday, Nov. 27, the screenwriter, 68, revealed that Julia Roberts turned down his concept for doing a reunion follow-up to the 1999 movie due to the plot. "Forever etched on my heart are some of the notes he gave me including, 'And now do do a funny one,' and 'Don't worry, we can cut around you.'

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