'A Walk to Remember' reboot in the works

One of Nicholas Sparks' most beloved romance stories is getting a fresh start. A Walk to Remember, the 1999 novel that captured hearts worldwide, is officially set for a reboot more than two decades after its original film adaptation.

Monarch Media has acquired the rights to A Walk to Remember and is partnering with the original film’s producers, Denise Di Novi and Hunt Lowry, to develop a new version of the tear-jerking love story.

Details remain scarce; no director or cast has been announced for the upcoming project.

The original A Walk to Remember film, released in 2002, starred Mandy Moore as Jamie Sullivan, a kind-hearted, religious high school student with a secret battle against leukemia.

Shane West played Landon Carter, a rebellious senior who finds himself falling deeply in love with Jamie, transforming his outlook on life in the process. The film, directed by Adam Shankman, grossed $47.49 million worldwide and cemented its place as a classic romance.

Mandy Moore, who portrayed Jamie, previously expressed her support for a reboot, telling People in 2022:

“Someone could redo this film. I would love to see it. It’s been long enough that, yeah, I feel like we’ve earned our place in cinematic history for a reboot at this point.”

Set in North Carolina, A Walk to Remember is a poignant coming-of-age tale that explores love, redemption, and the power of selflessness. While it remains to be seen how the reboot will reinterpret the story for a new generation, the involvement of the original producers signals a deep respect for its legacy.

With nostalgia-fueled reboots becoming a Hollywood trend, fans eagerly anticipate who will take on the iconic roles of Jamie and Landon.