«The Princess Diaries 3: Everything you need to know about the long-awaited sequel»
7 october 2024 в 19:13
The Princess Diaries remains a favorite movie for millions of millennials, and according to Variety, we will finally get a third film. The star of the film, Anne Hathaway, later shared the news on Instagram on Friday, October 4, 2024. The original Disney film, released in 2001, immediately became a hit. Based on the bestsellers by Meg Cabot, it tells the story of Mia Thermopolis, an ordinary girl who discovers she is the princess of Genovia. The Princess Diaries brought Anne fame and blessed audiences with one of the best duos on screen: Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews as Mia and Queen Clarisse Renaldi.
After the success of the original film, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement was released in 2004. Since then, fans have eagerly awaited a third film. Recently, there have been more rumors about The Princess Diaries 3, and Hollywood Life will tell you everything you need to know about the long-awaited sequel.
Talk of The Princess Diaries 3 has been going on since 2016. Director Garry Marshall planned a third film. «I was with Anne Hathaway a couple of weeks ago. It seems we want to shoot The Princess Diaries 3 in Manhattan», - Garry told PEOPLE in March 2016. The legendary director passed away a few months later in July 2016 from pneumonia complications after a stroke.
There was also a script at some point. «There is a script for the third film… There is a script», - Anne told Watch What Happens Live in 2019. The plot details in the script are kept secret. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement ended with Mia becoming the queen of Genovia and having a happy ending with her love interest Nicholas. The third film may take elements from Meg Cabot’s Princess Diaries book series and possibly introduce Mia’s half-sister Olivia Grace.
On November 16, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the third film is finally in the works at Disney! Although the script is being written by Adele Lim (Crazy Rich Asians, Supergirl), «It is not clear yet if Anne Hathaway will return as Princess Genovia in the new installment». It is also unclear if Julie Andrews will return in her role. But Anne has expressed interest in returning to the franchise — she also said that Julie would be willing to shoot another film.
In 2024, Mia Thermopolis herself shared the news on Instagram after Variety confirmed it. «Miracles happen. Returning to Genovia with @adelelim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues», - wrote the 41-year-old actress in a post published on October 4, 2024.
At the moment, there is no official release date for the third film, which will be directed by Adele Lim. The director told Variety: «As a devoted fan of the original 'Princess Diaries', I am thrilled to be a part of creating the third film in this beloved franchise». She added: «We look forward to the opportunity to celebrate its core principles — female empowerment, joy, and mentorship to audiences around the world».
Although the cast list has not been revealed yet, the main cast of The Princess Diaries movies has fully agreed to return for The Princess Diaries 3. «I want to do it. Julie [Andrews] wants to do it. Debra Martin Chase, our producer, wants to do it. We all really want this to happen», - Anne said on Watch What Happens Live in 2019. «We want it to happen, but we don’t want to do it until everything is perfect, because we love it as much as you do. It is as important to us as it is to you, and we don’t want to release anything until it is ready, but we are working on it, so…»
Julie admitted in 2020 that she would be «ready» to return as Clarisse, but nothing has been confirmed yet. «I've heard there might be one», - she said on The Talk. «It's been talked about for a long time, but nothing has been on my desk or anything like that. I think I would [do it]. I’m getting old and cranky. I’m not sure if it’s the right time, but I think I would work with Anne»
After the success of the original film, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement was released in 2004. Since then, fans have eagerly awaited a third film. Recently, there have been more rumors about The Princess Diaries 3, and Hollywood Life will tell you everything you need to know about the long-awaited sequel.
Talk of The Princess Diaries 3 has been going on since 2016. Director Garry Marshall planned a third film. «I was with Anne Hathaway a couple of weeks ago. It seems we want to shoot The Princess Diaries 3 in Manhattan», - Garry told PEOPLE in March 2016. The legendary director passed away a few months later in July 2016 from pneumonia complications after a stroke.
There was also a script at some point. «There is a script for the third film… There is a script», - Anne told Watch What Happens Live in 2019. The plot details in the script are kept secret. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement ended with Mia becoming the queen of Genovia and having a happy ending with her love interest Nicholas. The third film may take elements from Meg Cabot’s Princess Diaries book series and possibly introduce Mia’s half-sister Olivia Grace.
On November 16, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the third film is finally in the works at Disney! Although the script is being written by Adele Lim (Crazy Rich Asians, Supergirl), «It is not clear yet if Anne Hathaway will return as Princess Genovia in the new installment». It is also unclear if Julie Andrews will return in her role. But Anne has expressed interest in returning to the franchise — she also said that Julie would be willing to shoot another film.
In 2024, Mia Thermopolis herself shared the news on Instagram after Variety confirmed it. «Miracles happen. Returning to Genovia with @adelelim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues», - wrote the 41-year-old actress in a post published on October 4, 2024.
At the moment, there is no official release date for the third film, which will be directed by Adele Lim. The director told Variety: «As a devoted fan of the original 'Princess Diaries', I am thrilled to be a part of creating the third film in this beloved franchise». She added: «We look forward to the opportunity to celebrate its core principles — female empowerment, joy, and mentorship to audiences around the world».
Although the cast list has not been revealed yet, the main cast of The Princess Diaries movies has fully agreed to return for The Princess Diaries 3. «I want to do it. Julie [Andrews] wants to do it. Debra Martin Chase, our producer, wants to do it. We all really want this to happen», - Anne said on Watch What Happens Live in 2019. «We want it to happen, but we don’t want to do it until everything is perfect, because we love it as much as you do. It is as important to us as it is to you, and we don’t want to release anything until it is ready, but we are working on it, so…»
Julie admitted in 2020 that she would be «ready» to return as Clarisse, but nothing has been confirmed yet. «I've heard there might be one», - she said on The Talk. «It's been talked about for a long time, but nothing has been on my desk or anything like that. I think I would [do it]. I’m getting old and cranky. I’m not sure if it’s the right time, but I think I would work with Anne»
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