"The Wedding Party" A sequel to romantic comedy is in the works

The 2016 record-breaking romantic comedy, "The Wedding Party," seems to be the start of a franchise as a sequel is currently in the works.

A sequel to the record-breaking romantic comedy, "The Wedding Party" is in the works.

The sequel which is yet to get an official title, will follow the story of a different couple and will be shot in Dubai. 

According to a source who spoke with Pulse Nigeria, the writers are done with scripting and editing and Principal Photography is set to commence.

A collaboration between EbonyLife Films, FilmOne Distribution, Koga Studios and Inkblot Productions, the first film grossed over 40 million naira at the box office. 

Banky W and Beverly Naya in "The Wedding Party"

The romantic comedy which premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, stars Adesua Etomi as Dunni Coker, Banky W as Dozie, Alibaba and Sola Sobowale as Dunni’s parents, and Ireti Doyle  and Richard Mofe-Damijo as Dozie’s parents.

It also stars Zainab Balogun, Enyinna Nwigwe, Frank Donga, Saka, AY, Ikechukwu, Beverly Naya, Emma OhMaGod, Lepacious Bose amongst others.

The Wedding Party official poster

Set in Lagos, Nigeria, "The Wedding Party" revolved around Dunni Coker and Dozie. Chaos prevails when their families prepares for a lavish wedding.

Between fighting off exes, family and unwanted guests, their big day almost turn into a nightmare.

Are you excited about a sequel to "The Wedding Party"?