Will There Be One? What We Know – Hollywood Life

Will There Be One? What We Know – Hollywood Life





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The Princess Diaries stays a beloved movie for thousands and thousands of millennials, and we’re lastly getting a 3rd film, in keeping with Variety. The movie’s star, Anne Hathaway, later shared the information on Instagram on Friday, October 4, 2024. The authentic Disney film, launched in 2001, grew to become an immediate hit. Based on Meg Cabot’s best-selling books, it follows the story of Mia Thermopolis, an atypical woman who discovers she’s the princess of Genovia. The Princess Diaries launched Anne into stardom and blessed audiences with probably the greatest onscreen duos: Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews as Mia and Queen Clarissa Renaldi.

Following the success of the unique movie, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement was launched in 2004. Since then, followers have been eagerly demanding a 3rd film. Recently, there’s been extra buzz than ever about The Princess Diaries 3. Hollywood Life has all the pieces you could know in regards to the extremely anticipated sequel.

Will There Be A Princess Diaries 3?

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Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Princess Diaries 2.’ (Everett Collection)

Talk of The Princess Diaries 3 has been occurring since 2016. Director Garry Marshall was planning a 3rd film. “I used to be with Anne Hathaway a pair weeks in the past. It appears like we need to do The Princess Diaries 3 in Manhattan,” Garry informed PEOPLE in March 2016. The legendary director handed away just a few months later in July 2016 as a consequence of issues of pneumonia after struggling a stroke.

There was additionally a script at one level. “There is a script for the third film… There is a script,” Anne revealed on Watch What Happens Live in 2019. Details in regards to the plot within the script have been stored underneath wraps. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement ended with Mia changing into Queen of Genovia and getting her foot-popping fortunately ever after with Nicholas. A 3rd film might take components of Meg Cabot’s Princess Diaries guide sequence and presumably introduce Mia’s half-sister Olivia Grace.

On Nov. 16, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter reported {that a} third film was lastly within the works at Disney! While the film is being written by Aadrita Mukerji (Reacher, Supergirl), “It’s not clear whether or not Anne Hathaway will reprise her position because the down-to-earth royal Mia Thermopolis within the new installment”. It’s additionally not clear if Julie Andrews will reprise her position. But Anne has expressed curiosity in returning to the franchise — she additionally stated Julie can be right down to do one other film.

In 2024, Mia Thermopolis herself shared the information through Instagram after Variety confirmed it. “Miracles occur. Back to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy story continues,” the 41 yr outdated actress captioned the put up shared on October 4, 2024.

Release Date

As of now, there isn’t any official launch date for the third movie, which will probably be directed by Adele Lim. The director informed  Variety, “As a diehard fan of the unique ‘Princess Diaries,’ I’m past excited to be part of bringing the third iteration of this beloved franchise to life.” She added, “We stay up for celebrating its core tenants of feminine energy, pleasure and mentorship with audiences worldwide.”

Cast Interest

Although the forged checklist has not been revealed but, the principle forged from The Princess Diaries movies is absolutely on board to return for The Princess Diaries 3. “I need to do it. Julie [Andrews] desires to do it. Debra Martin Chase, our producer, desires to do it. We all actually need it to occur,” Anne stated on Watch What Happens Live in 2019. “It’s simply we don’t need to except it’s excellent, as a result of we adore it simply as a lot as you guys adore it. It’s as vital to us as it’s to you, and we don’t need to ship something till it’s prepared, however we’re engaged on it, so…”

Julie admitted in 2020 that she’d be “up” to return as Clarisse, however nothing was set in stone but. “I heard that there is perhaps one,” she stated on The Talk. “It’s lengthy been talked about however nothing kind of been on my desk or something like that. I feel I’d [do it]. I’m getting awfully outdated and crotchety. I’m unsure if it’s the appropriate timing, however I feel to work with Annie [Anne Hathaway] can be beautiful once more, and positive I’d be up for it.”

She added, “I feel we must always anticipate—if a script is available in, let’s anticipate that. Of course, we wouldn’t have the great Garry Marshall who was the director. He’s handed. And he was actually the nuts and bolts of all of it.”

Julie was once more requested about returning for a 3rd movie on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles earlier than she obtained the AFI Life Achievement Award in June 2022. “I don’t know, I feel I’m the one — she’s in all probability nonetheless okay for it, however I’d simply be a bit of too outdated a granny for it, I don’t know,” Julie informed Entertainment Tonight. “It relies upon what the story is, and if they will provide you with one thing, that will be great,” she defined. “But if not, there will probably be different issues.”

Chris Pine, who joined The Princess Diaries universe as Nicholas within the sequel, informed Extra in May 2022 that he would return if the third film passed off “in Los Angeles, I’ll be there… if it’s in L.A. It’s my hometown. I’ve numerous satisfaction.”

This Is Us star Mandy Moore, who performed imply woman Lana within the first film, is completely open to return as nicely. “If I’m going to be concerned, I’d be down for a cameo—perhaps she might make amends with Mia and apologize for being a bully when she was youthful. She was insecure, going by way of a troublesome time in her life and [has now] mirrored on why that wasn’t okay,” she informed Elle.com in 2017.

Two years later in 2019, Mandy revealed to People Now that she would positively need to see if life kicked Lana “down just a few pegs as a result of she was the bully at school [if she comes back]. I’d wish to see her is life has come full circle and perhaps she’s a bit of extra, nicely, humble. I’d be down!”

During an look on The Drew Barrymore Show in August 2022, Mandy stated she’d “be recreation” to return for Princess Diaries 3. She additionally clarified that she’s “heard nothing” in regards to the film, other than rumors that it’s occurring. “My character was the nemesis to Anne Hathaway’s character within the first movie. She was so imply. I really feel like perhaps there’s no place for her. Although, the opposite angle is perhaps she’s carried out a 180 and has turned her life round and she or he and Mia turn out to be actually good mates.”

Heather Matarazzo, who performed Mia’s greatest buddy Lily, revealed whether or not or not she’d return in a 2016 interview in honor of the fifteenth anniversary of the unique film. “If Annie and Julie are down, after all,” she informed Cosmopolitan.

Raven-Symone is all-in for The Princess Diaries 3 if she will get to work with Julie once more. “Do I get to sing with Julie Andrews once more?! Yeah I’m going again on Princess Diaries 3!” she informed Buzzfeed. “If I get to sing with Julie Andrews once more that will be superior! I imply I’m a Mary Poppins fan, so, that’s simply heaven for me.”

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Heather Matarazzo, Anne Hathaway, and Mandy Moore in ‘The Princess Diaries.’ (Everett Collection)

In 2017, creator Meg Cabot admitted to EW that there was curiosity in The Princess Diaries 3 as a “tribute” to the late Garry Marshall. However, she didn’t know something extra aside from a script was on the market. “So, who is aware of? [It] might occur, as we are saying,” Meg stated.

She was “not allowed” to say what a 3rd Princess Diaries movie can be about. “I’d love to sit down and speak about [it], however I can’t. I’m not allowed,” she famous. “But it’s actually extra following the film than the books, so if she — the final model I learn, she positively didn’t discover out that she has a biracial youthful sister … which I personally would’ve thought was hilarious, however that was not the route they have been going.”

Fan Interest

The Princess Diaries followers have by no means given up on the opportunity of a 3rd film. Over the years, followers have expressed their pleasure over The Princess Diaries 3. See tweets beneath:

For so many followers, The Princess Diaries films have been key movies of their childhood. Disney took the princess method and put a contemporary twist on it. Who doesn’t need to see Mia as queen of Genovia in The Princess Diaries 3? Fans are excited for what’s to return.