'Bring It On' again: Can Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union’s cheerleading legacy still be continued?

Who can ever forget the cheerleading sensation that was Bring It On? Launched two decades ago, the iconic sports film, which starred Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union, still captivates viewers. As reported by Yahoo, the whispers of a much-anticipated sequel have grown resoundingly louder. 

The Legacy Of Bring It On

Beloved for its whip-smart portrayal of cheerleading's athletic dexterity and its bold examination of cultural appropriation and diversity, Bring It On resonated keenly with fanatics worldwide. Twenty years on, the acclaimed sports drama still strikes a chord. Kirsten Dunst's awe-inspiring performance as Torrance and Gabrielle Union's captivating role as Isis, the rival cheerleading team's captain, was the heart of the film. Series enthusiasts have been longing for the return of these leading ladies in their original avatars.  

When it comes to a revival of the sports drama, the original franchise director Peyton Reed noted in an interview with ET Online that a Bring It On follow-up isn't entirely off the cards. He revealed, "We had Kirsten and Gabrielle and Jessica Bendinger, who wrote the original. We got together for the 20th anniversary a couple of years ago and started talking about [it]. What if there's a legacy sequel that features the whole original cast?"  

A Potential Future For Bring It On

As fans cling to Reed's hopeful words, the possibilities seem excitingly real. Gabrielle Union has already pitched an intriguing idea for a sequel. In it, her character Isis, now a mother of a teenager, might once again contend with Kirsten Dunst's Torrance, who could have a cheerleading-obsessed teen daughter of her own. Such a scenario would certainly pave the way for an exciting "legacy throwdown".

Kirsten Dunst has also expressed her enthusiasm for a possible sequel, calling it a potential "fun experience". Riding the waves of Netflix's successful reality TV series 'Cheer', Union firmly believes another Bring It On movie will "absolutely" happen.

Steering A New Direction For The Characters

However, if advocates have their way and a sequel breathing new life into Bring It Onn ever graces our screens, the characters will likely receive well-deserved growth and evolution from their original personas. Union, for instance, has expressed regret over her former character's nonconfrontational approach. And Reed or whichever director may helm a prospective sequel, would ensure that characters like Torrance and Isis respond to their circumstances more fittingly.

Ultimately, it's the fans' fervent hope that original cast members Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union return for a potential Bring It On sequel. With enduring fondness and adoration for the franchise, choosing not to make another film could be a true missed opportunity.

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