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Disney’s Most Anticipated Princess Sequel Hit With Major Rewrites
Anne Hathaway has confirmed that The Princess Diaries 3, one of Disney's most eagerly awaited sequels, has undergone a significant creative overhaul, with the previous script scrapped in favour of a new direction. Speaking on SiriusXM's Radio Andy, the actress explained that the delay stems from both this story reset and her expecting her third child, though she expressed confidence the revised approach will finally deliver the film fans have been waiting for.
More than 20 years after the original crowned Hathaway as Princess Mia of Genovia, Disney has confirmed a third instalment is in development, but concrete updates have been scarce. Hathaway said the writing team experienced a "story breakthrough" that required abandoning earlier work entirely, acknowledging this isn't the news fans hoped for but insisting the team feels this new version is the right one. No release date or further production details have been announced.
In short
- Princess Diaries 3 script scrapped for a new creative direction
- Anne Hathaway says a "story breakthrough" prompted the restart
- Hathaway is also expecting her third child, adding to delays
Explained simply
The Princess Diaries is a fantasy-comedy film series that began in 2001, following a young American woman who discovers she is the princess of a fictional European kingdom called Genovia. Anne Hathaway starred in the lead role, with the films becoming particularly popular amongst younger audiences. The last film in the series came out in 2004, more than 20 years ago.
Disney has been developing a third instalment in the series for some time, with fans expressing considerable interest in seeing what happens to Hathaway's character, Mia, as an adult. Hathaway recently confirmed that the project is moving forward, though there have been significant changes to the script during its development. The writing team decided to start fresh with a new story direction rather than continuing with their earlier work.
The script rewrite is one of several reasons the film has not yet reached production, with Hathaway's pregnancy also contributing to scheduling delays. The actress has said the new direction represents a "story breakthrough" and that she remains confident it will ultimately deliver what audiences have been waiting for, though no release date has been set.
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