Director Adele Lim confirmed that Princess Diary 3 will feature plenty of fun returns from the original cast as the franchise focuses on the fictional kingdom of Genovia.
Speaking at the Gold Gala on Saturday, the filmmaker revealed that the highly anticipated sequel is “going well” and will see Anne Hathaway reprise her iconic role as Mia Thermopolis.
However, unlike previous films, the story will follow Mia as a mature woman in all her power as Queen of Genovia, rather than a young girl finding her feet.
Lim, who co-wrote Crazy Rich Asiansexplained that she wanted to create a film “granting the wishes” of queens, noting that while there are many films about princesses, there are fewer that depict women ruling with authority.
As a mother herself, Lim said her own experiences informed the narrative, ensuring the story resonated with fans of the 2001 original who also grew up.
The production is expected to film in Europe to finally show Genovia in all its glory, although a specific filming schedule is still being finalized.
