A source close to Disney says that 'Princess Diaries 3' is not currently in development and Anne Hathaway is not attached to any sequel project.
- Jun 18, 2015
AceShowbiz - A new "Princess Diaries" movie won't come in the foreseeable future despite the rumor that said Walt Disney Pictures was moving forward with a sequel to "Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement". A source insists that "Princess Diaries 3" is not currently in development.
The rumor was first reported by The Tracking Board. It said that Disney was currently working on the third installment of "Princess Diaries" movie series, but it might not include Anne Hathaway. It also said that Debra Chase of Martin Chase Productions returned to produce the newest pic. The rumor sparked after actress Heather Matarazzo, who portrayed Lilly Moscovitz in "Princess Diaries" series, tweeted that good news was on the way for fans of the franchise.
However, what Matarazzo hinted was definitely just a rumor as a source close to the project says that a conversation has occurred about a possible sequel, but there is no significant step done after all. Sources close to Hathaway also confirm that the actress is not attached to any sequel at this time.
The first "Princess Diaries" movie which was released in 2001 centered on Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway) who had just found out that she's the heir apparent to the throne of small country named Genovia. With the help of her grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews), she was trained to become a real princess. The second film in 2004 continued with the story about Mia who was being primed for an arranged marriage to an English suitor.
