The internet has been waiting for the confirmation of the anticipated instalment of The Princess Diaries and the news is finally out. The franchise is all set to return with Anne Hathaway in the leading role. The actress shared the news with fans through an Instagram post, revealing that she is going back to Genovia.
A post shared by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway) Anne Hathaway shared the announcement with a selfie video sharing clips from the original two films. While one shows her saying iconic line 'Shut Up!' She went on to count down to three and said the line again. According to reports, the film has been in development for two years but it seems like the makers are ready to move forward.
She captioned the video as, "Miracles happen ✨👑 Back to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues ❤️🔥" Hathway will be seen reprising her role as Princess Mia, or Queen of Genovia this time. The report was first shared by Variety which also confirmed that the film is set to be produced by Debra Martin Chase, the origin producer of the franchise.
However, the director will be changed for the new film. According to reports, Adele Lim, best known for Crazy Rich Asians is set to helm the The Princess Diaries 3. In a statement, she said, “As a diehard fan of the original Princess Diaries, I’m beyond excited to be a part of bringing the third iteration of this beloved franchise to life.
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