The biggest hint yet that beloved Christmas film Love Actually could return for a sequel has been dropped.
Universal Pictures – which made the original film in 2003 – has filed paperwork to protect the name, The Sun reports.
The publication claims that the production company filed a trademark application days ago for coverage of a new film and television series.
The documents, filed on December 29, reportedly include: “Entertainment services in the form of film series, television series, short-form entertainment content, videos and podcasts in the areas of news, sports, comedy, drama, music and variety content.”'
The film starred actors such as Emma Thompson, Bill Nighy and Hugh Grant in their own Christmas love stories.
The biggest hint yet that beloved Christmas film Love Actually could return for a sequel has been dropped
Universal Pictures – which made the original film in 2003 – has filed paperwork to protect the name, reports The Sun (Hugh Grant appears in the film)
Universal Pictures has been contacted by Web for comment.
In 2018, Martine McCutcheon revealed during her appearance on This Morning that it would be “amazing” to do a sequel to Love Actually with the star-studded cast.
The 47-year-old actress reprized her popular role of Natalie when she starred alongside her on-screen love Hugh Grant in the Love Tactical reunion for Comic Relief the year before in 2017.
Despite insisting she would like to make a sequel, the former EastEnders star hinted she doesn't think a second film is on the cards.
When asked about the possibility of a second film, she replied, “You know, as an actress, I would love to be with this amazing cast again!”
“Richard Curtis' dream came true to make the short film Comic Relief. 'We should all be in the sequel!'
Twenty years after its release, Love Actually remains one of the most popular and talked-about films in the run-up to Christmas.
The publication claims that the production company filed a trademark application days ago for coverage of a new film and television series
The film starred Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley (seen), Bill Nighy and Hugh Grant in their own love stories surrounding the Christmas season
The Christmas film follows eight couples as they deal with their tumultuous love lives and prepare for the festive season.
Martine and Hugh starred in the film alongside Keira Knightley, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Alan Rickman and Andrew Lincoln.
In 2017, the star-studded cast reunited for Comic Relief 14 years after the original film to make a spectacular short film.
Viewers loved the follow-up clip, which gave fans a glimpse into what happened to the Love Tactical characters.
Martine praised the short film as a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity and described it as the “best thing” to be a part of.
She said: “The Love Tactical reunion was brilliant. “It was a one-off thing. Even Emma Thompson said it would never happen again!
“It was the best thing to be a part of.” So good for my career and a little reminder of the film.”
In 2018, Martine McCutcheon revealed during her appearance on This Morning that it would be “amazing” to do a sequel to Love Actually with the star-studded cast
The 47-year-old actress reprized her popular role of Natalie when she starred alongside her on-screen love Hugh Grant in the Love Tactical reunion for Comic Relief the year before in 2017