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New “American Pie” Pic in the Works from Sujata Day

Day in "Definition Please"

Sujata Day is bringing a “fresh take” to the “American Pie” franchise. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the “Definition Please” filmmaker and “Insecure” actress will write and develop a new installment of the raunchy coming-of-age comedy for Universal and 1440 Entertainment. Plot details haven’t been released, but we’re guessing that it’ll be a female-led pic with a more inclusive cast.

Released in 1999, the original film follows a group of high school boys who make a pact to lose their virginities before graduation. “American Pie” took in more than $235 million worldwide, spawning sequels and a spinoff franchise.

“Definition Please,” Day’s feature directorial debut, launched on Netflix earlier this year. She stars as a former spelling bee champ living in a state of arrested development.

In an interview with us, Day emphasized, “I want to normalize South Asian American stories. As an actor, I’ve been on so many stereotypical auditions and audiences get used to seeing these same depictions over and over. I’d love to audiences to feel a sense of hope and also see themselves or people they know in some of our characters and journeys.”


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