A sequel to the beloved 1980s movie “Dirty Dancing” is moving forward and star Jennifer Grey will be involved. online, Grey will reprise her role as Frances “Baby” Houseman in the sequel and will be an executive producer. “I’m excited to say that it looks like the wait will soon be over!”Grey, 65, starred in the 1987 original with the late Patrick Swayze. Grey previously told People magazine that there will be no attempt to recapture what Swayze brought to his role as dancing instructor Johnny Castle. “All I can say is there is no replacing anyone who’s passed,” Grey said.