October 9th 2024.
Exciting news for fans of the beloved franchise, The Princess Diaries! It has been officially confirmed that a third movie is in the works, with the talented Anne Hathaway set to reprise her role as Mia Thermopolis. However, one cast member seems to be out of the loop - in an interview on Today with Hoda and Jenna, Chris Pine revealed that he hasn't heard anything about the new movie.
As the actor appeared on the show to discuss his new children's book, the hosts couldn't resist asking him about the possibility of returning to the franchise. But to their surprise, Chris had no idea about it. "I don't know anything," he confessed. Jenna then reminded him that he has a major role in it, to which he jokingly replied, "That's very sweet. Call Disney. Call [Disney CEO] Bob Iger."
But it seems like Chris wasn't just playing coy - he genuinely hasn't been contacted about the project yet. "Honestly, I don't know anything about it. But I think it's fantastic," he revealed. The hosts then read out some tweets from fans who were desperate to see Chris reprise his role as Mia's love interest, Lord Nicholas Devereaux. One tweet even joked about dragging him by his "man bun" and flip phone to the set.
Chris laughed at the tweet and revealed that he actually had to cut off his long hair after his publicist said he looked like "Rachel from Friends". But it's clear that fans are insistent on seeing him in the new film, with one saying that it would be a "crime" if he wasn't included. It's still unclear who else from the original cast will be returning, but fans can only hope for more familiar faces.
On October 5, Anne Hathaway confirmed the rumors by posting on social media that she will be back as Mia in the third movie. The post also revealed that Adele Lim, known for writing Crazy Rich Asians and directing Joy Ride, will be directing the film. Lim expressed her excitement to be a part of the franchise and promised to stay true to its core themes of female empowerment, joy, and mentorship.
But what about Julie Andrews, who played Queen Clarice in the first two movies? In a previous interview, she expressed uncertainty about her character's role in a potential sequel, considering the time that has passed since the last film. However, nothing has been confirmed yet, so fans can still keep their fingers crossed for her return.
We can't wait to see this fairy tale continue and see what new adventures await Mia in Genovia. Stay tuned for more updates on the highly-anticipated Princess Diaries 3. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with our entertainment team - we'd love to hear from you!
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