The Princess Diaries 3: Anne Hathaway Returns to Genovia!

The iconic movie series, "The Princess Diaries", is making a comeback! In the exciting news. "The Princess Diaries 3" is officially being made and it might include some fan favorite characters as it moves forward!

The Princess Diaries 3

This is big news, as it's been 2 years, after a long wait, since it was first announced, that "The Princess Diaries 3" was in production! After a wait, things are moving along nicely as the director has now joined the crew.

In November 2022, it was officially announced that Disney had the next chapter in the series in development. In 2024, Adele Lim was brought on board and this is one of those exciting moments. She did an excellent job with a movie called "Joy Ride". Lim, has experience bringing comedy, charm and depth to films. You can also check out her most recent work which got some amazing scores: 90% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, while the audience scored 82%!

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Stars Coming Back For The Princess Diaries 3:

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It's one of those classic situations where the lead actor returning brings a huge level of excitement! With Anne Hathaway back, reprising the role of the iconic Queen Mia Thermopolis, she is set to grace us with another, heartwarming adventure for a truly memorable experience. It looks like Genovia will be where these stories are taking place. She posted on social media. "The fairy tale continues," meaning it will take place in that world. It was a special part of so many childhoods. What really got everyone on edge? She will play a queen in "The Princess Diaries 3!" That opens the door for other cast members to return.

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Who Might Return?

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The "The Princess Diaries", had some great talent and audiences really embraced those who showed up on the set. We could get to see those special actors make their way back to these unforgettable Movies. Fans of the first movies are going to be over the moon.

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A Royal Appearance- Julie Andrews

Mia (Anne Hathaway) and Nicholas (Chris Pine) laying on each other in The Princess Diaries 2 Image

The most popular character. It really would be something else, and could even have an amazing effect on this series, that brings a magical kind of essence!

Julie Andrews played a special role and everyone was a fan!
This amazing actress starred in the role of Clarisse Renaldi. She is a real world royal figure, Mia's grandmother and was in the movies, showing her talents.

One of the things everyone has come to enjoy from these Movies! You will probably get another glimpse of these memorable moments. There is really only one character who would stand out for this new iteration.

It would be very special, given how those moments that really were some of the most fun parts of "The Princess Diaries."

What made Andrews presence even better? The two shared a powerful dynamic and their bond, which became an epic symbol.

We might also get a glimpse of Joe.

In these iconic movies. He had a loving, supporting, and caring role and has given everyone some remarkable on-screen performances and had one of the biggest relationships to see in these classic films!
"The Princess Diaries 2", also brought us a moment of Clarisse and Joe finally getting married and having their golden years to spend with one another.

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The Love Of Mia's Life- Chris Pine:

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Chris Pine has a whole world of fans! Everyone wants to see him return and it's something fans have come to really anticipate as they've been watching his remarkable career. It's super easy to imagine what Chris Pine would do in "The Princess Diaries 3" but it could have the biggest impact.

Pine, made an appearance as Lord Nicholas Devereaux! And for any actor out there. It was a big break that really allowed him to gain major recognition! That allowed him to make huge appearances in movies such as "Star Trek" and "Wonder Woman!" But it all started with that special character.

He became a key person who helped Mia make life changing decisions
He could be that special someone who will add extra oomph and even bring more to "The Princess Diaries 3!", with his relationship with Mia evolving from previous installments to make this more memorable.

A Supporting Role- Hector Elizondo

Lilly smiling during her radio show in The Princess Diaries Image

When you think about how much love goes into these characters. There was one supporting role that always had fans excited.

It was the incredible Joe! Hector Elizondo's part brought such great comedic elements, love and heartwarming support. That character's presence has such a huge effect that he also needs to come back, given that he became the official partner of Clarisse Renaldi in the "The Princess Diaries 2." He also brought warmth and helped Mia. That role makes the movie even more spectacular and heartwarming.

Who Else Might Show Up?

Michael and Mia talking outside in The Princess Diaries Image

The two main best friends of Mia might return and fans will be happy! We had Lilly Moscovitz (played by Heather Matarazzo).
Robert Schwartzman starred as "Michael Moscovitz."
He also helped Mia find her footing and the two had a truly incredible on-screen romance.

Fans of "The Princess Diaries" can expect to see a truly memorable cast.

The Rest Of The Crew

Charlotte smiling in the palace in The Princess Diaries Image

If those names sound amazing! Here are a few other stars to watch out for:

Katherine Marshall , a character called Charlotte Kutaway, who played Clarisse's assistant in "The Princess Diaries."
Abigail Breslin (a popular child star who played Carolina.
Sandra Oh is a world class actress, whose role of Geraldine Gupta is set for a comeback.
Mandy Moore might make a cameo. If you remember "Lana Thomas." from "The Princess Diaries! That is an amazing and potentially hilarious addition that could bring the fun factor.

What's exciting, is it looks like there is a lot more for "The Princess Diaries 3"!

We may not know all of the characters or see any big announcements as to who might be there! What's fantastic about "The Princess Diaries 3" is how fans are getting so much love from Disney to keep giving those memorable characters a new story, for sure it will become a series fans will never get tired of!

The Princess Diaries 3: Anne Hathaway Returns to Genovia!