Confirmation, cast and everything we know

Disney announced Sister Act 3But development on the long-awaited third film has been slow. The original films, Sister Ato and Sister Act 2: Back in the habitwere released in 1992 and 1993, respectively. THE Sister Ato The franchise stars Whoopi Goldberg as Deloris Van Cartier, a street-smart singer from Nevada who witnesses a mob-style murder. After entering the Witness Protection Program, she moves to San Francisco and begins a new life as a nun, Sister Mary Clarence.

Produced for US$31 million, Sister Ato smashed at the box office with a haul of $140 million (via Mojo Box Office). Goldberg reprized his role in the sequel, but Sister Act 2: Back in the habit it received less than stellar reviews and failed to match the cultural impact of the original film. However, the acclaimed film has already been adapted into a stage musical, and nostalgia for the Sister Ato The franchise reached a fever pitch in the ’80s and ’90s-obsessed 2020s. That means the time has never been better for Sister Act 3 to finally happen.

Sister Act 3 Latest News

Whoopi Goldberg Addresses Maggie Smith’s Passing

With months passing without an update, the latest news finds Whoopi Goldberg discussing Sister Act 3 after the death of Maggie Smith. The beloved Harry Potter actor starred in the films as the Reverend Mother, but his return was never confirmed. Goldberg appeared in Tonight’s show with Jimmy Fallon and revealed that the script will need to be reworked after Smith’s death. With a sad but hopeful tone, Goldberg said, “We are having to make some adjustments as we just lost Maggie Smith, as you know. We’re going to do it. We’re going to do it. It’s a change.“

Goldberg’s update comes many months after producer Tyler Perry expressed frustration with the film’s slow pace of development. With the script needing to be reworked, It’s unclear how long things will take for the necessary rewrites. On a more positive note, the fact that Smith is being considered to return suggests that other legacy characters will return as well.

Sister Act 3 is confirmed to be in development

A long-awaited sequel is on the way

In December 2018, Disney announced that Sister Act 3 would be released on Disney Plus. When the streaming service launched in November 2019, the Sister Ato the buzz increased. Regina Hicks and Karin Gist were hired to write the script and Tyler Perry signed on as producer. Unfortunately, time passed very quickly without many updates, and now more than half a decade has passed as the film continues to languish in development.

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It is not clear where Sister Act 3 currently is, although Whoopi Goldberg revealed in November 2024 that the script was being reworked to compensate for the death of legendary actress Maggie Smith. It’s safe to assume that the film is still firmly locked in the development phase, and There’s no telling how many more years will pass before Sister Act 3 finally sees the light of day.

Sister Act 3 Cast Details

Whoopie Goldberg is ready to return

As with many details about the project, little is known about the cast of Sister Act 3 and Whoopi Goldberg is the only name attached so far. Goldberg will reprise her role as Deloris from the first two films, though it’s unclear if any of her original co-stars will join her. Goldberg revealed who she would cast Sister Act 3and her fan roster includes names like Keke Palmer, Nicki Minaj and Lizzo. Despite Goldberg’s enthusiasm for his ideal cast, none of these big names have signed on to do the film yet.

While many expect co-stars Kathy Najimy (Sister Mary Patrick) and Wendy Makkena (Sister Mary Robert) to reprise their roles, neither of them have joined the film yet. Despite this, there is nothing stopping the two stars from returning, and other familiar faces could also join them. Sadly, Maggie Smith passed away in 2024, meaning she won’t be around to reprise her role as Reverend Mother.

Sister Act 3 Story Details

Deloris adopts the habit once again

Although it initially appeared that Goldberg would not return as Deloris for Sister Act 3the legendary comic book star has now confirmed that he will be back, and that changes the entire look of the sequel. Sister Act 2 saw Deloris’ true identity revealed to most of the chorus, and it’s unclear how the third film will address this major revelation more than three decades later. If the ideal cast of Whoopie Goldberg is assembled, It could be that she takes a backseat to younger stars who have their own narrative arcs.

However, as legacy sequels have become so popular in recent years, Sister Act 3 will still rely heavily on nostalgia, bringing back as many familiar faces as possible. Although nothing is certain yet, music has always been the crux of Sister Ato franchise, and the third film could add a modern twist by involving the latest musical icons.