Today, we learned that Disney is reportedly working on a sequel to early 2000’s classic Freaky Friday, starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. Well that’s not the only film from the 2000’s getting a sequel, as according to The Hollywood Reporter, a third Princess Diaries film is in development at Disney.
What’s Happening:
- Aadrita Mukerji (Supergirl, Quantum Leap) is penning a script for a possible third Princess Diaries film, which The Hollywood Reporter’s sources say is a continuation of the Anne Hathaway-led series of films, as opposed to a reboot.
- Hathaway is not currently attached to the film, but she has previously stated her support for a third installment. The hope is she would return should the potential new film move forward beyond the script stage.
- Hathaway starred in 2001’s The Princess Diaries as an American teenager who learns she is heir to the throne of the European kingdom of Genovia. Based on Meg Cabot’s novel, the film also starred Julie Andrews and became a box office hit, earning $165.3 million globally.
- The two then returned for 2004’s The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
- Late filmmaker Garry Marshall directed both installments, which remain pop culture touchstones.
- Debra Martin Chase, who produced the first two Princess Diaries, is producing the new film. Melissa Stack (Godmothered) is executive producing.
- The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement are both available to stream on Disney+.
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