Shut Up. It’s really happening! Fans of The Princess Diaries franchise are rejoicing as Anne Hathaway confirmed on Instagram that Princess Diaries 3 is on its way.
The beloved actress, who shot to fame as Mia Thermopolis, shared the exciting news just hours after Deadline revealed that Adele Lim, known for her work on Crazy Rich Asians and Joy Ride, has signed on to direct the third instalment.
In Hathaway’s playful announcement, she posted a video that featured clips of her younger self as Mia alongside Julie Andrews as Queen Clarisse Renaldi. The two stars hilariously echoed their iconic lines from the first two films, both saying “Shut up!”—and at the end, Hathaway held up three fingers to hint at the third movie.
The last time we saw Mia and Queen Clarisse was in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement back in 2004, so it’s been a long-awaited return to the fictional kingdom of Genovia. While Julie Andrews, who played Mia's grandmother, has expressed uncertainty about reprising her role due to the passage of time, she hasn’t entirely ruled out a return, saying she’d be “very happy” if another film happens.
The script for Princess Diaries 3 is written by Aadrita Mukerji, with Debra Martin Chase producing. Lim’s producing partner, Naia Cucukov, and Melissa Stack will serve as executive producers. Hathaway will also take on a producing role under her banner, Somewhere Pictures.
While fans eagerly await the return of Mia Thermopolis, Hathaway has been busy with other projects, including The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is currently in pre-production with Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci set to return.
Hathaway’s 2024 calendar has been filled with notable roles, such as The Idea of You and Mother's Instinct.
As Hathaway teased in her Instagram caption: Miracles happen.” With *Princess Diaries 3 in the works, it looks like we’re heading back to Genovia for more royal adventures!
Stay tuned for more updates as this fairy tale continues!