# Dirty Dancing 2 Honors Patrick Swayze

> Jennifer Grey and Nina Jacobson craft 'Dirty Dancing' sequel honoring 1987 film's grit.
- Title: Dirty Dancing 2 Honors Patrick Swayze · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: Jennifer Grey and Nina Jacobson craft 'Dirty Dancing' sequel honoring 1987 film's grit. A 'Dirty Dancing' sequel with Jennifer Grey will honor Patrick Swayze…
- Keywords: dirty dancing, jennifer grey, patrick swayze, nina jacobson, dirty dancing sequel, 1987 film, entertainment, culture, Dirty, Dancing, Honors, Patrick
- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/news/events/dirty-dancing-2-honor-patrick-swayze-baby-90s-1235222530
- Author: J. Kim Murphy
- Published: 2026-10-18T01:29:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dirty dancing, jennifer grey, patrick swayze, nina jacobson, dirty dancing sequel, 1987 film, entertainment, culture
## Dirty Dancing 2 Honors Patrick Swayze
A 'Dirty Dancing' sequel with Jennifer Grey will honor Patrick Swayze by focusing on the 1987 film's raw themes.
## Producer Nina Jacobson on 'Dirty Dancing' sequel
Nina Jacobson said the 1987 film felt like glossy entertainment but now seems indie with risks and topics people don't touch in movies today.
## Why 'Dirty Dancing' sequel focuses on grit
Jacobson noted trying to add an abortion subplot in a romantic movie today would get many notes from critics.
## Key takeaway

A 'Dirty Dancing' sequel with Jennifer Grey will honor Patrick Swayze by focusing on the 1987 film's raw themes.