New ‘Princess Diaries’ Movie in Development at Disney

“Supergirl” writer Aadrita Mukerji will pen the script

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"The Princess Diaries" (Disney)

Miracles happen, once in awhile, when you believe! Today’s miracle is that a third “Princess Diaries” movie is in development.

According to an insider with knowledge of the project, “Supergirl” writer Aadrita Mukerji will pen the script for Disney, marking the third installment in the Anne Hathaway-led series. That said, Hathaway has not struck a deal to return yet, but has been openly supportive of the franchise continuing. Reps for Hathaway did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.

The first two “Princess Diaries” films starred Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis, who learns very suddenly that she is actually a princess, and the heir apparent in the country of Genovia. Her grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi, was played by Julie Andrews in both films.

In recent months, Andrews cast doubt on another movie ever being made, telling Jimmy Fallon in June, “Honestly, I doubt it, because I’m that much older, and Annie’s that much older.” That said, Andrews said in the same interview that there was talk of a third movie “many, many years ago.”

At this time, it’s unknown whether Andrews will return for this movie. Reps for Andrews did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.

At the end of the second film, Mia was officially crowned queen of Genovia, having successfully convinced Parliament that she could rule as an unmarried woman. That said, she was also pretty clearly in love with Chris Pine’s character, Lord Nicholas Devereaux. Reps for Pine also did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment on if he will return.

“Princess Diaries” alum Debra Martin Chase, who produced the first two films in the series, originally adapted from Meg Cabot’s books, is set to return to produce the new film, while writer Melissa Stack, known for “The Other Woman” and Disney+’s “Godmothered” will executive produce.

The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news of the film’s development.

Umberto Gonzalez contributed to this report.

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