Kirsten Dunst has no plans to reprise her iconic role as cheerleading captain Torrance Shipman in a reboot of the 2000 teen comedy Bring It On. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of her new film Roofman, the Oscar-nominated actress dismissed the idea of returning to the franchise, saying, “No. I’m like, leave good things where they are.”
Dunst, who rose to fame with roles in Bring It On, Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy, and Marie Antoinette, was clear about her feelings on revisiting the cheerleader character. “I don’t need to put on a cheerleading outfit. I don’t even know what I would do — be a coach or something? Let’s leave it as it is,” she added.
Bring It On, which co-starred Gabrielle Union, Eliza Dushku, and Jesse Bradford, became a cult favorite and a box office hit upon release. While it inspired six direct-to-video sequels, none featured the original cast. Despite persistent fan interest in a reboot or reunion, Dunst appears firm in her decision to move on from the film.
Currently, Dunst stars in Roofman, directed by Derek Cianfrance, and based on the real-life story of Jeffrey Manchester, a former Army Reserve officer who evaded capture by hiding in the walls of a Toys “R” Us. Dunst stars alongside Channing Tatum in the film, which is screening at the Toronto International Film Festival.
When asked what attracted her to the role, Dunst praised the director. “Honestly, it was Derek Cianfrance. I’m such a fan,” she said, calling him “a real actor’s director” who prioritizes authenticity and emotional depth.
Although a Bring It On return is off the table, Dunst recently told Town & Country she’s open to roles in more commercial projects — especially ones her children would enjoy. “Maybe I can just make a movie where I don’t lose money?” she joked.
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