Anne Hathaway is officially returning to Genovia. In 2024, she confirmed the long‑awaited third film, celebrating director Adele Lim’s arrival and hinting that Mia Thermopolis’ story is far from over.
Julie Andrews remains the franchise’s biggest uncertainty. Though she once said she’d be “up for” returning as Queen Clarisse, she later admitted it may be “too far down the line” to step back into the role. Not impossible — just unlikely.
Author Meg Cabot has teased more familiar faces in the script: Robert Schwartzman as Michael Moscovitz and Chris Pine as Nicholas Deveraux. Pine has denied involvement, but Cabot insists he’s written in.
The plot appears to draw from Royal Wedding, after an open casting call revealed a new character: Olivia Robinson, Mia’s 15‑year‑old half‑sister. In the books, Mia discovers Olivia after their father’s secret past comes to light — and fights for custody when she learns Olivia is being mistreated. It’s a storyline that shifts the franchise toward legacy, responsibility, and a new generation of Genovian royalty.
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