Dennis Quaid Doesn't ThinkParent TrapSequel Is Possible Without Natasha Richardson: Her Death 'Still Breaks My Heart'

Mar. 15, 2025

Dennis Quaid next to a photo of Lindsay Lohan and Natasha Richardson in ‘The Parent Trap.'.Photo:Robin L Marshall/FilmMagic; Mark Tillie/Walt Disney/Kobal/ShutterstockDennis Quaidwould love to make a sequel toThe Parent Trap—butthere’s a tragic reason why he doesn’t think it will ever happen.While speaking withEntertainment Tonightat the premiere of his upcoming filmReaganin Los Angeles on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the actor, 70, was asked about a potential follow-up to the beloved comedy.“That would be fantastic, but Natasha. How do we do it without Natasha?” he responded, referencing hisParent TrapcostarNatasha Richardson, who died in2009 at 45from blunt-force trauma during a skiing accident.Quaid added that her death still “still breaks my heart.“Dennis Quaid attends the Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Reagan.'.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicIn the 1998 remake ofThe Parent Trap,Quaid and Richardson played the parents ofLindsay Lohan’s characters Hallie and Annie Parker.On Tuesday, Quaid also spoke about watching Lohan, now 38, grow up over the years.Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson in ‘The Parent Trap.'.Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett CollectionHe called his former onscreen daughter “fantastic” and said she’d “grown into a beautiful person.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Quaid continued speculating on another film, saying “you never know” if a sequel involving his character passing on a vineyard to his daughters would actually happen in Hollywood.But he said he believes the 1998 remake of the classic body-swap 1961 original has a strong legacy of its own., Natasha Richardson, Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Lindsay Lohan (again) in ‘The Parent Trap.'.Courtesy Everett Collection"The Parent Trapwas like, a whole new career for me. It’s so in my heart. It’s such a beautiful movie,” he reflected. “And I think people will be watching that 100 years from now, I really do.”

Dennis Quaid next to a photo of Lindsay Lohan and Natasha Richardson in ‘The Parent Trap.'.Photo:Robin L Marshall/FilmMagic; Mark Tillie/Walt Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock

Robin L Marshall/FilmMagic; Mark Tillie/Walt Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock

Dennis Quaidwould love to make a sequel toThe Parent Trap—butthere’s a tragic reason why he doesn’t think it will ever happen.While speaking withEntertainment Tonightat the premiere of his upcoming filmReaganin Los Angeles on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the actor, 70, was asked about a potential follow-up to the beloved comedy.“That would be fantastic, but Natasha. How do we do it without Natasha?” he responded, referencing hisParent TrapcostarNatasha Richardson, who died in2009 at 45from blunt-force trauma during a skiing accident.Quaid added that her death still “still breaks my heart.“Dennis Quaid attends the Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Reagan.'.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicIn the 1998 remake ofThe Parent Trap,Quaid and Richardson played the parents ofLindsay Lohan’s characters Hallie and Annie Parker.On Tuesday, Quaid also spoke about watching Lohan, now 38, grow up over the years.Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson in ‘The Parent Trap.'.Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett CollectionHe called his former onscreen daughter “fantastic” and said she’d “grown into a beautiful person.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Quaid continued speculating on another film, saying “you never know” if a sequel involving his character passing on a vineyard to his daughters would actually happen in Hollywood.But he said he believes the 1998 remake of the classic body-swap 1961 original has a strong legacy of its own., Natasha Richardson, Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Lindsay Lohan (again) in ‘The Parent Trap.'.Courtesy Everett Collection"The Parent Trapwas like, a whole new career for me. It’s so in my heart. It’s such a beautiful movie,” he reflected. “And I think people will be watching that 100 years from now, I really do.”

Dennis Quaidwould love to make a sequel toThe Parent Trap—butthere’s a tragic reason why he doesn’t think it will ever happen.

While speaking withEntertainment Tonightat the premiere of his upcoming filmReaganin Los Angeles on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the actor, 70, was asked about a potential follow-up to the beloved comedy.

“That would be fantastic, but Natasha. How do we do it without Natasha?” he responded, referencing hisParent TrapcostarNatasha Richardson, who died in2009 at 45from blunt-force trauma during a skiing accident.

Quaid added that her death still “still breaks my heart.”

Dennis Quaid attends the Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Reagan.'.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

In the 1998 remake ofThe Parent Trap,Quaid and Richardson played the parents ofLindsay Lohan’s characters Hallie and Annie Parker.

On Tuesday, Quaid also spoke about watching Lohan, now 38, grow up over the years.

Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson in ‘The Parent Trap.'.Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

He called his former onscreen daughter “fantastic” and said she’d “grown into a beautiful person.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Quaid continued speculating on another film, saying “you never know” if a sequel involving his character passing on a vineyard to his daughters would actually happen in Hollywood.

But he said he believes the 1998 remake of the classic body-swap 1961 original has a strong legacy of its own.

, Natasha Richardson, Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Lindsay Lohan (again) in ‘The Parent Trap.'.Courtesy Everett Collection

Courtesy Everett Collection

“The Parent Trapwas like, a whole new career for me. It’s so in my heart. It’s such a beautiful movie,” he reflected. “And I think people will be watching that 100 years from now, I really do.”

source: people.com