According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney is reportedly set to develop a new Princess Diaries film. According to the publication, Aadrita Mukerji will write the script for the movie, which is expected to pick up the story from the previous installment's conclusion.
Anne Hathaway, who starred in the lead roles in The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries: Royal Engagement, hasn't been confirmed for the movie, although she has reportedly expressed her interest in the film previously.
Although fans on Twitter seemed happy about the new film announcement, many have been demanding Anne Hathaway's return to the film. One user said that Disney ''needs to cut a big check and pay Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, and Chris Pine,'' and that ''this is not a joke.''
Netizens say The Princess Diaries sequel is not possible without Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews
Several fans took to Twitter to express their views on the new sequel to The Princess Diaries. However, many have been vocal about their demand for Anne Hathaway's return to the film.
Take a look at some of the reactions on Twitter:
Anne Hathaway played the role of Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries and its sequel, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. She received high praise from critics and fans for her performance, and it is considered one of her most iconic roles in films. Hathaway's other memorable movies include The Devil Wears Prada, The Intern, Love & Other Drugs, and many more.
The producer of the first two Princess Diaries films, Debra Martin Chase, will also be producing the upcoming movie, while noted screenwriter Melissa Stack serves as an executive producer for the film. Details about the plot are currently being kept under tight wraps. A release date for the project has also not been confirmed.
More details about The Princess Diaries movies
The first film of the series was released in 2001 and tells the story of a teenage girl who discovers that she is the princess of a European kingdom, following which her life changes completely. Here's a brief synopsis of the film, as per Rotten Tomatoes:
''Shy San Francisco teenager Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is thrown for a loop when, from out of the blue, she learns the astonishing news that she's a real-life princess! As the heir apparent to the crown of the small European principality of Genovia, Mia begins a comical journey toward the throne when her strict and formidable grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews), shows up to give her princess lessons."
The movie is an adaptation of noted author Meg Cabot's novel of the same name. It turned out to be a surprise hit and impressed critics, thanks to Hathaway's performance, and the entertaining storyline.
The sequel was released in 2004 and continues the story of protagonist Mia Thermopolis five years after the events portrayed in the first movie. Although the film was commercially successful, it couldn't garner the same critical acclaim as the original movie.
Both movies are directed by Garry Marshall. The films star Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, and Héctor Elizondo, among many others, in crucial roles.