Princess Diaries 3 is in development and has the potential to bring back several key actors from previous films. After years of speculation, Disney has confirmed Princess Diaries 3 was in development in November 2022. Two years later Princess Diaries 3 got its own director, and Adele Lim joined the project. Lim previously directed the 2023 comedy. Joyful Ridereceiving a 90% critical and 82% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Anne Hathaway confirms her return Princess Diaries 3 and also with a signature that she is going “Back to Genovia” and this “The tale continues.” Hathaway reprising her role as Genovia’s Queen Mia Thermopolis opens the door to other familiar actors come back too. This includes actors who starred in The Princess Diaries And The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagementalong with actors who appeared in only one of these parts.
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Julie Andrews
Clarissa Renaldi
Since Hathaway, no actor has been more important to The Princess Diaries movies than Julie Andrews. Their relationship was the heart of both films, as the grandmother-granddaughter duo learned invaluable lessons from each other and shared many touching and hilarious moments. Mia is the official ruler of Genovia after Princess Diaries 2ends, but Clarissa Renaldi remains a prominent and admired public figure in Genovia.and a loving grandmother and mentor to Mia.
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Third The Princess Diaries the film would not be complete without Andrews’ outstanding and touching presence. Even if her role is not as significant as in previous films, and no matter what Princess Diaries 3The story ends with Andrews having to show up and share at least a scene or two with Mia. Clarissa will undoubtedly be proud of how far Mia has come, and it would be wonderful to see Clarissa enjoying her golden years with Joe too.
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Chris Pine
Nicholas Devereux
Chris Pine Princess Diaries 2 the role was his first in a feature film, several years before he gained further recognition for his performances in Star Trek, Wonder Woman, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesand many other projects. Of all the new characters introduced in the sequel, Lord of Pyne Nicholas Deveraux stood out. this helped cement Pine’s reputation as a charming leading man.. Nicholas also has a satisfying storyline as he abandons the plot to take over the throne and instead empowers Mia.
This would be a turning point in Pine’s career as he would return to the role that brought him much of his early recognition and launched his rise to fame.
Princess Diaries 3 we need to find out if Mia and Nicholas are still together years later.and if so, then the sequel should show how their relationship has developed since the second film. This would be a turning point in Pine’s career as he would return to the role that brought him much of his early recognition and launched his rise to fame. Nicholas’s presence would also make sense since Hathaway confirmed that the third film is returning to Genovia.
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Hector Elizondo
Joe
Chivalrous, kind and sympathetic Joe is one of The Princess Diariesthe best characters should return in the sequel. Joe has always been one of Mia’s biggest supporters.believing in her and offering grace even when others doubted her and when she felt embarrassed or ashamed. Mia has become more confident, but it would still be nice to see Joe encouraging her as their lifelong friendship continues into Mia’s reign.
If Andrews is reprising his role as Clarissa, it makes Hector Elizondo’s return even more important after he and Joe got married in Princess Diaries 2. After many years of service to Genovia, it was time for Clarissa and Joe to enjoy retirement and a wonderful marriage.. Years later MonkIn the series finale, Elizondo again played Adrian Monk’s therapist, Dr. Neven Bell. Mr Monk’s Last Caseand now he also needs to go back to play The Princess Diaries– Joe again.
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Heather Matarazzo
Lilly Moskowitz
With Mia’s best friend Lilly appearing in both previous ones The Princess Diaries films, then it makes sense for her to return in the third. Time and distance will change some aspects of Mia and Lilly’s friendship.but they will undoubtedly remain best friends and the bond they had since childhood continues to remain strong. Lilly has always cared about social activism, and there is no shortage of real-life social issues that her character can address. Princess Diaries 3.
While Mia will grow up as the ruler of Genovia, it will be interesting to see how Lilly has grown since then. Princess Diaries 2. Will she travel to Genovia again or talk to Mia through video chats as they live their lives in different countries? she is an important support system for Mia. Lilly’s return could be a testament to the power of long-lasting friendships and fit well with the overarching themes The Princess Diaries franchise.
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Robert Schwartzman
Michael Moskowitz
Robert Schwartzman did not return to play Michael Moskowitz in Princess Diaries 2 because he toured with his real band. The Princess Diaries 3 could now bring back Schwartzman to further complete Michael’s story. It would be intriguing to see how he feels about Mia’s romance with Nicholas and whether he still has feelings for Mia. There could be a potential love triangle with Michael, Nicholas and Mia. if Michael unexpectedly comes back into Mia’s life.
He can come back without the love triangle. If his sister Lilly appears in the sequel, she could easily bring her brother into the story, with the siblings possibly traveling to Genovia together, or Mia traveling to the United States to see Lilly where she would run into Michael. Michael’s absence Princess Diaries 2 a little annoyingbut this can be fixed by returning him to Princess Diaries 3 showing what he does with his life, and it doesn’t have to involve him and Mia rekindling their romance.
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Catherine Marshall
Charlotte Cutaway
Charlotte Cutaway played by Catherine Marshall may be The Princess Diaries‘The most underrated character. Charlotte was Clarice’s assistant and helped her manage Clarice’s busy schedule in Genovia and during their trip to San Francisco in the first film. Towards the end Princess Diaries 2, Charlotte rose in the world and became a member of the Parliament of Genovia. now that after the changes Mia made, women are allowed to be members.
Princess Diaries 3 can tell Charlotte more of her own story as a member of the Genovia Parliament, a story that doesn’t rely so much on Clarice. Charlotte could be a useful ally for Mia. as they navigate Genovia and international politics. Garry Marshall, previous director The Princess Diaries films, passed away in 2016, but his daughter may continue the Marshall family’s involvement in the franchise by reprising her role as Charlotte in Disney’s highly anticipated sequel.
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Abigail Breslin
Caroline
In one of his first film roles Abigail Breslin played a Genovian girl named Caroline.. Mia stopped the parade to console a visibly upset Caroline and make her a princess, giving Caroline and the other orphans tiaras and inviting them to join the parade. At the end Princess Diaries 2Mia opened a new orphanage in Genovia and cut the ribbon with Caroline. Princess Diaries 3 can tell what happened to Caroline over the years since her childhood.
It would have been helpful to see how the adult Caroline interacts with Mia and that they are still close years later.
From Little Miss Sunshine To August: Osage County.Breslin has become an accomplished actress in the two decades since she Princess Diaries 2 appearance. It would have been helpful to see how the adult Caroline interacts with Mia and that they are still close years later. Breslin could take on a bigger role this time around.perhaps even working directly with Mia as a member of the Genovian government and learning from Mia as she once learned from Clarisse.
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Sandra Oh
Geraldine Gupta
As the vice principal of Mia’s high school, Sandra Oh’s Geraldine Gupta might not seem like a necessary character to include. Princess Diaries 3but her return would be very welcome. Oh, that was one of the best comedic moments in The Princess Diaries and has since become a more famous actress only thanks to her roles in Gray’s Anatomy, Killing EveAnd Invincible. Oh even addressed her Princess Diaries 3 get your chances back by sharing this “I’m ready for the queen. Call me! I can’t wait to see how Gupta progresses in the world.”
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Considering how Gupta changed her attitude towards Mia after learning about her royal heritage, she’s one of those people who probably boasted for years that Mia was one of her former students.and also exaggerates his role in Mia’s education. Gupta could once again be a strong comedic presence, but Oh is also an accomplished dramatic actor, which makes it possible to take Gupta in a slightly different direction. Her inclusion might seem more forced than some of the other returning characters, but it would certainly be fun.
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Mandy Moore
Lana Thomas
Mandy Moore is now best known for her music career as Rebecca Pearson on the hit NBC series. This is usand for voicing Rapunzel in confusedBut she also played the stereotypical cheerleader and mean girl Lana Thomas. V The Princess Diaries. Like Deputy Director Gupta, Lana would not seem to have a place in Princess Diaries 3since Mia is far from her school days. However, the idea of Moore returning to the franchise is tempting.
Lana may have matured since high school and learned to become a better person and realized that the way she treated Mia was wrong. Princess Diaries 3 This is the kind of story that likely won’t shy away from new musical moments, and Moore’s music career makes her well suited for that. Lana and Mia crossing paths does seem unlikely, but it could become more likely depending on the path Lana has taken since graduating high school.
The Princess Diaries 3 is a sequel to The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, which was announced in development back in 2022. Anne Hathaway has expressed interest in returning to the role of the Queen of Genovia, but casting has not yet been officially announced.