With overwhelming success opening weekend, The Best Man Holiday director Malcolm D. Lee, cousin of Spike, prepares for the third installment in the romantic comedy series as the sequel continues to stun critics and please audiences. After a $30 million plus debut weekend, movie goers attended in droves- reliving memories of their favorite characters and following their story lines like a soap opera.
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Lee, who wrote, produced and directed the 1999 debut and the holiday sequel will work with Sean Daniel to continue the surprising franchise story. The Best Man Holiday undoubtedly stirred deep emotion in movie goers everywhere. Shamelessly commanding compassion, viewers submitted to tear jerking moments, then laughed before the tear could hit the ground.
Its loyal audience supported the debut a decade after its predecessor hit the silver screen. Although the extremely likeable ensemble cast are not currently contracted to return for another film, the franchise’s momentum will continue as preparations for the follow up film are underway.