Is a Third Princess Diaries Movie with Anne Hathaway in the Works? Actress Reveals Promising News
The Princess of Genovia is making a comeback! Anne Hathaway, aged 41, shared her happiness about The Princess Diaries 3 being confirmed on Instagram on Friday, October 4.
After Adele Lim, the director of the third installment, confirmed to Variety that The Princess Diaries 3 is in the works, fans went wild on the internet. Hathaway reacted to the news on her social media.
In an Instagram video, we see Hathaway expressing her excitement by raising one finger at a time as she reclines. In the clip, Mia Thermopolis learns she is the Princess of Genovia and reacts with “Shut up”. With two and then three fingers raised, Hathaway continues her excitement. Julie Andrews also appears in the video, stunned in the same way.
The video ends with Hathaway raising three fingers and repeating ‘shut up’ while using the countdown again. It features the song “Miracles Happen (When You Believe)” by Myra from the first movie.
“Miracles happen. Back to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues,” wrote Hathaway in her caption.
Hathaway’s joy in the caption extended to her appreciation of Genovia and meeting the team. Fans, including Kelly Clarkson, expressed their excitement in the comments.
Adele Lim, who has directed Joy Ride and Crazy Rich Asians, will be leading the project. She is a big fan of the original Princess Diaries and looks forward to exploring women’s happiness and empowerment in the next installment.
The previous Princess Diaries movies were released in 2001 and 2004 titled The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
In January 2023, Hathaway had hinted to People that a third film might happen, but warned that it was a long and tedious process each time.
Both The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2 are currently available on Disney+.
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