In an era where no beloved film seems immune to a sequel, reboot, or reimagining, one iconic romantic comedy has been quietly flirting with a return for years. Now, My Best Friend’s Wedding—the 1997 bittersweet rom-com that defied genre norms and stole hearts worldwide—may finally be getting the sequel it long deserved.
And one of its stars, 61-year-old Dermot Mulroney, who currently portrays Chief Dom Pascal on NBC’s Chicago Fire, has officially added fuel to the fire.
“The Lawyers Are Talking”: What Mulroney Just Revealed
While promoting his new Netflix thriller series The Hunting Wives, Mulroney sat down with the New York Post and delivered a subtle but tantalizing update about the sequel we never thought would happen.
“I know nothing about it. Last I heard, quote, the lawyers were talking, unquote,” Mulroney said with a grin, before reminiscing about his time filming My Best Friend’s Wedding alongside Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, and Rupert Everett. “Oh my gosh, the whole thing was a dream,” he added. “Even when I auditioned—I was waiting in line with a whole bunch of other guys—I knew it was going to be something special.”
Those who remember the film’s complicated love triangle—Jules (Roberts) pining for Michael (Mulroney) just as he prepares to marry Kimmy (Diaz)—will agree: My Best Friend’s Wedding wasn’t just another rom-com. It was an emotional gut-punch disguised in laughter, champagne, and a singalong to “I Say a Little Prayer.”
Revisiting a Wedding That Left Us Wanting More
The 1997 film became an instant hit, grossing over $299 million globally and redefining the modern romantic comedy with its unapologetically bittersweet ending. Jules doesn’t get the guy. Michael marries Kimmy. And the audience walks away with a sense of romantic realism—heartbreaking, yes, but refreshingly honest.
Unlike many rom-coms of its era, My Best Friend’s Wedding left space for its characters to grow beyond the final frame. Could Michael and Kimmy really go the distance? Did Jules ever find her own happy ending? And what ever happened to the scene-stealing George, played with brilliant charm by Rupert Everett?
With questions like these still echoing nearly 30 years later, fans have long argued that this is the rom-com most ripe for a sequel.
Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz: Both On Board?
The timing might finally be perfect.
In a 2023 interview on Watch What Happens Live, Julia Roberts named My Best Friend’s Wedding as the one movie from her filmography she’d be open to revisiting. “There are so many people in it,” she said, “and I’d love to see what they’re doing now—how Kimmy and Michael’s marriage is going.”
She even cheekily admitted, “Well, of course, I think Michael should’ve ended up with Jules. But he married Kimmy.”
Meanwhile, Cameron Diaz, who recently returned to acting after a lengthy hiatus, is also making waves with her comeback film Back in Action, opposite Jamie Foxx. With both women active in the industry again—and still beloved by audiences—a reunion feels closer than ever before.
What Would a Sequel Look Like?
Though no script has been confirmed and no studio announcement made (yet), speculation is swirling.
Would a sequel explore Michael and Kimmy’s divorce? Might Jules find herself invited to another wedding—this time as a guest to her former almost-fiancé’s second marriage? Could George take on a more central role as the modern-day narrator of love, loyalty, and letting go?
There’s even potential for the film to focus on the next generation—perhaps Kimmy and Michael’s child is now preparing to get married, and the wedding rekindles old tensions, laughter, and yes, karaoke.
Mulroney’s recent comments don’t confirm much, but the mere mention of “lawyers talking” is enough to send the rom-com fandom into a frenzy.
Mulroney’s Love Letter to the City—and the Film
Though fans know him today as the steely Chief Dom Pascal on Chicago Fire, Dermot Mulroney still looks back on My Best Friend’s Wedding as one of the most magical experiences of his career.
“I’ve returned to Chicago so many times over the years, and the memories from that movie just keep coming back to me,” he said. “You can do a really tragic dramatic movie and still have tons of fun, but I’ll never forget those days. It’s been a big part of my life.”
Fittingly, both Chicago Fire and My Best Friend’s Wedding are set in the Windy City, a place that now serves as the beating heart of Mulroney’s on-screen career.
Final Thoughts: RSVP Yes?
The possibility of a My Best Friend’s Wedding sequel is still just that—a possibility. But with its stars expressing genuine interest, and with fan nostalgia for 90s rom-coms at an all-time high, this beloved film may soon return to our screens, older, wiser, and still full of heart.
Until then, we’ll be waiting for the invitation. And yes—we’ll say a little prayer for the sequel.
