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Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Here's Where The Princess Diaries 3 Production is Hunting For Castles: Is Anne Hathaway Returning?
The Princess Diaries 3 is taking shape faster than we expected. According to the latest report by The NY Post, the production crew has been scouting locations for the film, and Europe might be their go-to spot for some dreamy shoot spots. And keeping in line with the theme of the movie, their sets are no small deal, with grandiose scenes being eyed already. The Post reported that a source close to the production of The Princess Diaries disclosed that the creative team had recently traveled to the Czech Republic to scout locations for filming. However, it was also revealed that there were no regular spots, but instead fortresses that would be featured in the film, calling it 'castle shopping'. The Princess Diaries Film Series The original, a 2001 film called The Princess Diaries, featured Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis, the heir to the throne. Alongside her, Julie Andrews starred as Clarisse Renaldi, her grandmother and the Queen regnant. Other popular actors who were a part of the project included Mandy Moore, Heather Matarazzo, Sandra Oh, Héctor Elizondo, and more. A sequel followed up in 2004, called The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, with the two leads reprising their roles. Similarly, the third installment in the series, so far titled The Princess Diaries 3, was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter in 2022, with Aadrita Mukerji being eyed for the writer's role. It is said to be a continuation of the originals, rather than a remake, much to the delight of fans who have been awaiting news for over two decades. So far, it is not known whether Anne Hathaway will return to her role as the Princess of Genovia; however, she has already shown ample interest. With her unchanging looks, we think it may not be a far stretch to get her involved in depth, and Debra Martin Chase's own comeback to the series may just be the assurance we were all looking for.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Princess Diaries 3' team has been ‘castle shopping' in Europe
Looks like the royal diary has still got some pages left to fill. Disney's 'The Princess Diaries 3' is full steam ahead, The Post has learned. The creative team recently jetted to the Czech Republic to scout locations. 'Castle shopping,' a source close to the production said. Advertisement 4 Anne Hathaway is returning to the 'Princess Diaries' film series after a 20-year break. ©Buena Vista Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 4 Hathaway's breakout role was as Princess Mia in 'The Princess Diaries.' Getty Images Plans for the sequel to 2004's 'The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement' were first revealed by The Hollywood Reporter in 2022. Advertisement The romantic-comedy series began in 2001, when Anne Hathaway, now an Oscar winner, broke out as Mia Thermopolis Renaldi, an unassuming San Francisco teen who learns she's the heiress to the throne of a fictional country called Genovia. Her grandmother, the elegant queen dowager, was played by Julie Andrews. In the second film, Mia went on the hunt for a husband. Hathaway, 42, announced on Instagram last year that she'd return for the third entry in the franchise, which will be directed by Adele Lim, the co-writer of 'Crazy Rich Asians.' Advertisement But news has been quiet since. The Post has reached out to Disney for comment. 4 It's unclear if Julie Andrews will return as the queen. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection It's unclear if Andrews, 89, will don the crown jewels again. Back in 2023, she told Forbes she's 'pretty much retired' from acting. Advertisement In the 21 years since 'Royal Engagement,' the 'Sound of Music' legend has mostly performed voiceover parts in films such as 'Shrek Forever After' and the 'Despicable Me' series and the Netflix TV show 'Bridgerton' as Lady Whistledown. Chris Pine, who played Mia's love interest Nicholas in the second flick, has said he has no clue if he'll be involved or not. 'The first time I heard about it was on the internet when someone sent me a screenshot,' he admitted last year on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.' 4 The palace used in 'Royal Engagement' was Longford Castle in England. Getty Images Shooting on '3' in the Czech Republic would kick Genovia about 900 miles west. The stand-in palace used for 'Royal Engagement' was Longford Castle in Wiltshire, England. The family movie's release date is still unknown, but miracles will happen again soon.
