Here’s what we know so far about the sequel.
Development is in ‘a good place’
The most recent update about the film came from Anne Hathaway on 25 April, with the star telling V magazine development is coming along well.
“We’re in a good place,” Hathaway said. “That’s all I can say. There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place.”
Anne Hathaway to star?
While it hasn’t been officially confirmed that Anne Hathaway will reprise her role as Mia Thermopolis, we can assume her update about the project’s development means she is involved – hopefully that also means she will be returning to the lead role.
Julie Andrews not likely to return
In devastating news, Julie Andrews is unlikely to star as the queen of the fictional nation of Genovia.
Speaking to Access Hollywood in 2022, Andrews said, “I think we know that it’s probably not going to be possible.”
“It was talked about very shortly after [The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement] came out, but it’s now how many years since then?” she continued.
“And I am that much older and Annie the princess, our queen, is so much older. And I am not sure whether it would float or run.”
But Hathaway is hopeful – she told Entertainment Tonight in 2022 she wanted to “make it happen”.
“If there’s any way to get Julie Andrews involved, I think we would make it work,” she said.
“We would go to where she was and put a green screen behind her and just make it happen.”
Screenwriter confirmed
The third instalment of the Princess Diaries franchise was confirmed in November 2022, with Aadrita Mukerji (Reacher, Supergirl) writing the script.
It is not yet known who will direct the third film. The original 2001 film was directed by Garry Marshall, who passed away in 2016.
