Mandy Moore picks Olivia Rodrigo for A Walk to Remember reboot… on 20th anniversary of flick

Mandy Moore would pick Olivia Rodrigo to star in A Walk to Remember reboot… as she celebrates 20th anniversary of cult classic film


She first found fame as a singer with the release of her debut single Candy in 1999, but pivoted into acting with the starring role in A Walk to Remember.

And Mandy Moore admitted that’s time for a reboot of the cult classic film which was released in 2002 and starred Shane West.

When it came down to who would play Jamie Sullivan, Mandy said: ‘I don’t know, Olivia Rodrigo or something like that. Someone could redo this film.’

Yes please! Mandy Moore admitted that’s time for a reboot of the cult classic film A Walk to Remember which was released in 2002 and also starred Shane West

Mandy added: ‘I would love to see it. It’s been long enough that, yeah, I feel like we’ve earned our place in cinematic history for a reboot at this point.’

Olivia, 18, was born on Feb. 20, 2003, a year after the movie was released. She’s been riding high on the wave of success following the release of her first album, Sour, in 2021.

Mandy was certainly feeling nostalgic as she shared a throwback snap from behind-scenes of filming the classic movie.

Best choice: When it came down to who would play Jamie Sullivan, Mandy said: 'I don't know, Olivia Rodrigo or something like that. Someone could redo this film' (seen in December)

Best choice: When it came down to who would play Jamie Sullivan, Mandy said: ‘I don’t know, Olivia Rodrigo or something like that. Someone could redo this film’ (seen in December)

Love is like the wind: Mandy Moore starred as Jamie Sullivan and Shane West played Landon Carter in the classic love story from the 1999 Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name

Love is like the wind: Mandy Moore starred as Jamie Sullivan and Shane West played Landon Carter in the classic love story from the 1999 Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name 

’20 years ago, ‘A Walk to Remember’ premiered in theatres,’ she wrote. ‘It unequivocally changed the course of my life and career and these 2 gentlemen were such a large part of it all. 

‘Thanks to all who have found and loved this movie and continue to pass it on. It (and @adamshankman and @theshanewest) will forever hold a very special place in my heart.’

The coming-of-age movie tugged at heart strings as viewers watched the love story unfold between a rebellious senior in high school Landon Carter (played by West) and the minister’s daughter (Mandy), a girl he previously mocked in school.

West told PEOPLE that despite a little crush, they ‘always kept it professional’ because they ‘inherently cared about each other.’ 

The way they were: Mandy was certainly feeling nostalgic as she shared a throwback snap from behind-scenes of filming the classic movie

The way they were: Mandy was certainly feeling nostalgic as she shared a throwback snap from behind-scenes of filming the classic movie

I'll always remember: The coming-of-age movie tugged at heart strings as viewers watched the love story unfold between a rebellious senior in high school Landon Carter (played by West) and the minister's daughter (Mandy), a girl he previously mocked in school

I’ll always remember: The coming-of-age movie tugged at heart strings as viewers watched the love story unfold between a rebellious senior in high school Landon Carter (played by West) and the minister’s daughter (Mandy), a girl he previously mocked in school

Essentials: Mandy joked on TikTok that she was getting ready to watch the movie once again, and picked up a few snacks and a box of tissues to prep for the flick

Essentials: Mandy joked on TikTok that she was getting ready to watch the movie once again, and picked up a few snacks and a box of tissues to prep for the flick

‘I think when you do [have an attraction] and you’re doing such a sweet story that it just makes it very easy,’ he said, noting that it was ‘very much a family’ feel on set.

‘Everybody got along and balanced in reality. I was a bit older. Mandy was not 21, so it was more of a loving thing where we were just all out to protect her.’

Mandy joked on TikTok that she was getting ready to watch the movie once again, and picked up a few snacks and a box of tissues to prep for the flick. 

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