Bend It Like Beckham director shares why time is right for a sequel after Lioness' Euros win
Bend It Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha has declared the time is now right for a sequel to the iconic film, as she celebrated the Lioness' incredible Euros win on Sunday.
The England team soared to victory against Spain at the final last night, with Chloe Kelly taking the winning penalty.
As the nation has been celebrating, Gurinder appeared on Monday's Good Morning Britain to confirm some more good news.
Following rumours that Bend It Like Beckham would be returning, after it premiered in 2002 and starred Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley, she confirmed it is indeed on its way.
Gurinder explained: 'I waited a long time because I didn't think it was right to do anything after the film because so many people love it, and I was terrified I would ruin it because we captured magic in a bottle, we inspired champions.'
She added: 'There's a lot riding on it,' and revealed why now was the right time for the film.
'I didn't really want to go back there, but after 23 years since I made that film, I just thought actually it's different now.
'It's not so much the film but it's the movement, this is what we created, a movement must bigger than the film so now I feel less pressure.'
'I am doing it, I think you'll be very happy,' she added.
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