The film starred Parminder Nagra as Jess and Keira Knightley as Jules, two women with a passion for soccer who end up on a team and strike up a friendship. The film sees Jules fall for a coach while Jess sneaks around playing the game against her parents' wishes.

"Bend it Like Beckham," the beloved women's soccer drama that has picked up a cult-like fandom since its 2002 release, is reportedly getting a sequel.

"I’m pretty certain that everyone’s going to want to come back," Chadha said. "Everything hinges on the script and if the original cast likes it. I am working really hard to make sure every character...