Richard Curtis's idea for a second "Notting Hill" film was apparently shelved because of Julia Roberts. Roberts is said to have disliked his idea for a follow-up film with a divorce plot. "Julia thought that was a very poor idea," the "Love Actually ...

Notting Hill screenwriter Richard Curtis has, in the past, reunited the cast of Love Actually for short British TV films to benefit the annual Red Nose Day charity. But nothing with Notting, and not for lack of trying.

A key detail in the original proposal for the sequel to Notting Hill caused Julia Roberts to turn it down, it’s been revealed.