Fans of the "Princess Diaries" franchise received the long-awaited confirmation that the royal saga will continue, as Anne Hathaway announced on Instagram that a third film is indeed in the works. The news, first published in Variety and echoed by Hathaway's Instagram post, which charmingly invoked the franchise's famed phrase, "Miracles happen," signals a return to Genovia with Hathaway reprising her role as Mia Thermopolis.
The announcement took social media by storm, with followers expressing their enthralled reactions and Hathaway herself sharing her excitement to step back into the princess's shoes, the details on the new installment however remain under wraps with no specific release date in sight. According to Variety, development for the film has been ongoing since 2022, and "Princess Diaries 3: Miracles happen" boasts Adele Lim as its director, who brings her expertise from her previous work on "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Raya and the Last Dragon."
The news of Lim's involvement, highlighted in an article by Beaumont Enterprise, came alongside her own statement citing her enthusiasm for the series; "As a diehard fan of the original ‘Princess Diaries,’ I’m beyond excited to be a part of bringing the third iteration of this beloved franchise to life. ‘We look forward to celebrating its core tenants of female power, joy and mentorship with audiences worldwide."
While the narrative direction of "Princess Diaries 3: Miracles happen" remains to be detailed, a report by USA Today, dive into conjecture on whether this new chapter will serve as a prequel, it is not confirmed which cast members from the previous films will return though Julie Andrews, who played Hathaway's grandmother in the originals, might not reprise her role.
Despite the lack of concrete details about the plot and cast, Hathaway's post with "The fairy tale continues" hints at the enduring charm of the "Princess Diaries" series, and assures fans that more royal adventures are on the horizon, as reported by KSAT. Anticipation continues to grow as the world awaits its return to the beloved realm of Genovia.
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