Slater hopes to reprise role in 'Heathers' sequel

Hollywood actor Christian Slater desperate to return to the big screen alongside Winona Ryder in a sequel to their hit film 'Heathers', calling the potential project a "dream come true".

Slater starred alongside Ryder and Shannen Doherty in the popular 1989 comedy about four girls who form a clique at a suburban high school.

And he admits he and Ryder have been itching to pair up again for a follow-up to the movie.

Slater said: "Yeah, sometimes I see Winona (Ryder) and she's like, 'Are you ready to do Heathers 2?' And I'm like, 'Sure!'

"I would do it in a heartbeat. I would totally love to do that character again - J.D... That

would be like a dream come true for me.

"So we'll see. If they want to put something together, I'd be thrilled."