Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Rob Lowe Drafts Sequel to “St. Elmo’s Fire” After 40 Years

6/29/2026

47 8 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Rob Lowe is writing a script for a sequel to 1985 film St. Elmo’s Fire, 40 years after its release.
He said on The Kelly Clarkson Show the sequel must have the right script.
Lowe told Entertainment Tonight in 2024 the project is in early stages after meeting with the studio.
The six-time Golden Globe-nominated film starred Lowe and his Brat Pack co-stars, who reunited for director Andrew McCarthy’s 2024 documentary Brats.

1 of 1

Story summary

Rob Lowe is writing a script for a sequel to 1985 film St. Elmo’s Fire, 40 years after its release.
He said on The Kelly Clarkson Show the sequel must have the right script.
Lowe told Entertainment Tonight in 2024 the project is in early stages after meeting with the studio.
The six-time Golden Globe-nominated film starred Lowe and his Brat Pack co-stars, who reunited for director Andrew McCarthy’s 2024 documentary Brats.