The wait is finally over for fans of Reese Witherspoon's heartwarming 2002 romantic comedy 'Sweet Home Alabama'! After years of speculation, there are now official reports that a long-awaited sequel is in the works.

In an exclusive interview with us recently, we had the chance to catch up with the movie's star and one-time Alabama belle herself, Reese Witherspoon. When asked point-blank about doing another installment of this box office smash hit, her response was refreshingly straightforward: 'Yes! Yes, yes a million times over!'

Reprising their roles from the original will be Patrick Dempsey as Dr. Andrew Leland 'Andy' Hardin and Josh Lucas reprising his role as Jake Harris.

As for what fans can expect from this much-anticipated follow-up? According to sources close to production, 'Sweet Home Alabama 2: The Next Chapter' picks up where we left off with our plucky heroine Melanie Carmichael (Witherspoon) having finally found true love and happiness back in New York City. However, when her estranged ex-husband Jake shows up at her doorstep demanding a divorce - citing reasons that will surely leave viewers gasping for air!- it looks like poor Mel is headed back down south once again...

But fear not fellow 'Sweet Home Alabama' enthusiasts! Word on the street has it that this sequel promises even more Southern charm, wit and plenty of laughs along with some unexpected surprises thrown into the mix. So get ready to lace up those cowboy boots folks because Reese Witherspoon returns as Melanie Carmichael in what promises to be one heckuva wild ride!

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