Jennifer Love Hewitt, the beloved actress who once played Julie James in the original "I Know What You Did Last Summer," is now on a mission to bring the franchise back to life. With the 2025 reboot on the horizon, fans are on the edge of their seats, eager to see what the future holds for this iconic horror series.

"Jennifer Love Hewitt Returns to Haunt the Silver Screen"

Julie James' Comeback

Jennifer Love Hewitt, now 45, shared an exciting update on the reboot while on the Jennifer Hudson Show. She revealed that she's close to being officially part of the project, but couldn't disclose too much. Looking at the shot from the original movie behind her, she couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia. "Oh my gosh, there is 1997. That's scary. But It's going to be really good." The original 1997 movie kept fans on the edge of their seats as four teens were targeted by a murderer with a hook. The stalking began on the one-year anniversary of their accidental killing. Hewitt teased that the 2025 reboot will be "really fun," leaving fans wondering if it will follow the same storyline.

She also mentioned the amazing young cast that's in it. "They have an amazing young cast that's in it," she said. "I'm hoping to come back as the ghost of '90s past, and we'll see what happens." The host, Jennifer Hudson, added, "It won't be the same without you."

The Franchise's History

"I Know What You Did Last Summer" was loosely based on Lois Duncan's novel released in 1973. After the success of the 1997 movie, the sequel "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" was released in 1998, and "I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer" followed in 2006. Prime Video debuted a reboot series titled "I Know What You Did Last Summer" in 2021. This shows the enduring popularity of the franchise and the excitement surrounding its latest iteration.

The cast of the new movie includes Chase Sui Wonders, Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, Jonah Haur-King, Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Austin Nichols and Gabbriette. Freddie Prinze Jr. is returning to the franchise as Ray Bronson, while Hewitt said there have been talks of Brandy Norwood also returning. This diverse cast is sure to bring a fresh energy to the story.

Scheduling Challenges

Hewitt, who stars in the festive new movie "The Holiday Junkie," revealed on the "I've Never Said This Before with Tommy DiDario" podcast that scheduling issues have delayed reprising her role in "I Know What You Did Last Summer." "I really want to do something, and I want to be there for Julie James fans," Hewitt said. "I just want it to feel like, you know, if she comes back then it means something." Despite the challenges, fans remain hopeful that she will make a comeback.