Beautiful Disaster was not only one of the best-selling young adult romance novels of all time, but the fact that it had a large number of readers and loyal fans led the story to the big screen in 2023, achieving moderate success worldwide.
In December, the arrival of Beautiful Wedding, the sequel to the film starring Dylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner alongside Austin North and Libe Barer, was confirmed. The former Disney star portrayed Travis, while Gardner played Abby.
Jamie McGuire, the author of the contemporary book, will be in charge of scripting the second installment alongside Roger Kumble, who will also be responsible for directing. Just a few days remain until the sequel hits theaters and here, check when to get your tickets…
When will Beautiful Wedding be released?
The sequel to Beautiful Disaster will arrive in theaters in a few days, so fans have already started looking for the exact date to purchase tickets. Beautiful Wedding will be available in limited theaters on January 24, 2024, according to Movie Insider.
The story will continue the events of the first installment, where Abby and Travis wake up after a wild night in Las Vegas as accidental newlyweds. However, they decide to go to Mexico for their honeymoon with friends and family.
The first movie, which is based on a novel that originated on Wattpad, is available on Hulu and Hoopla. Therefore, it is anticipated that its sequel will find the same home once it is released on streaming.
Who is the cast of Beautiful Wedding?
The cast will be back for the sequel, with Dylan Sprouse reprising the role of Travis Maddox and Virginia Gardner as Abby ‘Pigeon’ Abernathy. The young stars will be joined by their former co-stars, Austin North and Libe Barer, who portray Shepley and America.
In the continuation, the entire Maddox family will also make a return, including all the siblings, along with new characters. Here, check out all the celebrities that make up the cast of Beautiful Wedding:
- Dylan Sprouse as Travis Maddox
- Virginia Gardner as Abby Abernathy
- Libe Barer as America Mason
- Austin North as Shepley Maddox
- Neil Bishop as Parker Hayes
- Micky Dartford as Tyler Maddox
- Jack Hesketh as Trenton Maddox
- Declan Laird as Taylor Maddox
- Trevor Van Uden as Thomas Maddox
- Emmanuel Kabongo as Buzz
- Génesis Estévez as Bianca
- Steven Bauer as Sancho
- Rob Estes as Benny
- Alex Aiono
The novel became mega-popular due to the personalities of the characters and how this love story unfolded, which some have labeled as toxic. The book falls within the new adult romantic genre, which focuses on romantic relationships featuring young adult characters, typically in a university setting.
How did Beautiful Disaster impact the genre?
Although Beautiful Disaster is not considered to have revolutionized the entire literary landscape in the same way as some other influential books, it did have a significant impact on the literary industry, the contemporary romance genre, and how novels of this type are received by readers.
The novel contributed to the growth of the “New Adult” genre, which focuses on young adult characters undergoing significant transitions in their lives, such as university and early professional experiences. Undoubtedly, it was one of the works that helped establish and popularize this subgenre.
