adminYou’re like, so full of yourself, you probably think this little piece is all about you. And if you’re a fan of that cool flick, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, well, congrats, because you’re right on the money.
So, check this out: this movie, starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, was made with a budget of 50 million bucks. But guess what? It ended up raking in a whopping 177 million at the box office! It blew everyone’s minds and became one of those awesome surprises of 2003. Fast forward almost 19 years, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is still one of the raddest romantic comedies ever. You know why? ‘Cause Kate and Matthew just clicked like magic on screen.
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Here’s the deal with the story: there’s this lady, Andie Anderson (played by Kate Hudson), who writes advice for peeps, and then there’s this dude, Ben Barry (that’s Matthew McConaughey), who works in advertising. And guess what? They both have totally different plans. She’s all about making a guy break up with her in less than two weeks, just to tell the tale to her readers. Meanwhile, this guy Ben makes a bet with his work buddies that he can make a lady fall head over heels for him in the same time. The result? Hilarious moments like love ferns, cringe-worthy karaoke sessions to “You’re So Vain,” and even a fun game of “Bulls–t.”
Now, imagine this: originally, they had Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow lined up for Andie’s role, and Mike Newell was gonna direct. But then, Newell couldn’t decide on a date, so Paltrow bounced to do another movie. Crazy, right?
Kate Hudson became a big deal after Almost Famous and nabbed the part of Andie. She was already onboard when director Donald Petrie joined the party. But finding the right guy to play Ben? That was a real head-scratcher. According to Petrie, it was tricky ’cause this movie is really all about Andie. Most big-shot actors wouldn’t wanna play second fiddle to the leading lady. But Kate stood her ground and helped pick Matthew McConaughey. Yep, Kate was like, “Nope, we’re not changing the plan.” And that’s how it went down.
Hold up, there was another dude the studio had in mind for Ben, but Kate and Petrie felt he was too much of a funny guy. So, they had this test with three romantic scenes to see if Kate and Matthew had that spark. And guess what? They totally did, and the studio was like, “Yup, we’re sold!”
Oh, and you won’t believe this: the studio was still pushing for that other actor, and Kate shut them down in this super smart way. She was all like, “Nah, we’ll find another movie to do.” But then, when asked who she thought should be cast, she said, “Matthew McConaughey.” And bam, that’s how he got the gig!
Funny thing is, Petrie wasn’t sure about Matthew at first. You know why? ‘Cause he was like a decade older than Kate. And playing a New York hotshot when you’re a Texan? Bit of a stretch. So, they cooked up this backstory about his character’s parents being all over the place. Smart move, right?
Kate got into character by spending time with Vogue’s boss, Anna Wintour. And she even ripped out pages from Cosmo and Glamour for inspiration. Talk about getting into the groove!
Oh, and get this: the movie’s based on a cartoon book with the same name, written by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long. And Andie’s work pals in the movie, Michele and Jeannie, are named after the authors.
Remember that iconic yellow dress Andie wears to the big ball? Well, the costume designer made it to show off this amazing diamond necklace Andie wears. And when Kate walked out in that dress, everyone was like, “Whoa!” They even had her do this fancy spin on the stairs to show it off even more.
That necklace, by the way, is called the “Isadora Diamond,” and it’s worth a jaw-dropping 6 million dollars! Kate said it was delicious but also a bit scary to wear.
And about Andie’s style in the rest of the movie? They didn’t just design stuff, they picked clothes from different cool designers like Yves Saint Laurent, Prada, and Marc Jacobs. They wanted her wardrobe to feel real, you know?
So, there you have it, some inside scoop on How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. It’s a blast of a rom-com that’s still making waves even after all these years. So, go water your love fern and enjoy these behind-the-scenes deets! ,more movies on reeltip.com and 99reel.com
