Anne Hathaway, renowned for her role as Mia Thermopolis in the Princess Diaries films, has ignited excitement among fans with her recent hints about a potential third installment, per InStyle. As Hathaway gears up for her latest film The Idea of You, she also finds herself fielding questions about the future of her beloved character from Genovia.

A Glimmer of Hope for Genovia's Royal Family

In a recent interview with V Magazine, Hathaway shared promising yet cryptic updates on the status of Princess Diaries 3. “We’re in a good place,” she disclosed cautiously, not quite ready to announce anything concrete but offering a glimmer of hope to the fans of the franchise. This news comes after Disney reportedly green-lit the project in 2022, a move that Hathaway herself warmly praised later that year in talks with Entertainment Tonight. She expressed an eagerness to return to the cherished universe and even mentioned making accommodations to involve Julie Andrews, who portrayed Queen Clarisse Renaldi, Mia's grandmother.

Despite this optimistic outlook, Julie Andrews tempered expectations in a conversation with Today, noting that while discussions had taken place, nothing concrete had materialized and she believed the project might be shelved. However, Andrews also expressed her own happiness at the prospect of revisiting the character, should the project come to fruition.

This rollercoaster of developments keeps the door open for surprises within the beloved series, with Hathaway's latest interview hinting that a return to Genovia might just be on the horizon. Fans of the series, who fell in love with the first film back in 2001 and its sequel in 2004, have long awaited news of a continuation of Mia's story, making these hints from Hathaway particularly tantalizing.

No Sequel in Sight for The Devil Wears Prada

During the same interview, conversation inevitably turned towards another of Hathaway’s iconic films, The Devil Wears Prada. Unfortunately for fans of this fashion-forward film, Hathaway dampened hopes of a sequel. She acknowledged the mutual affection among the cast and crew and openness to collaboration, but she noted the changing landscape of the fashion and publishing industries as a barrier to a direct sequel. “There’s a huge difference in the world now with technology, and one of the things about that particular story is it was about producing a physical object. Now with so much being digital, it would just be very different,” Hathaway explained.

Instead, Hathaway suggested an alternative: a different project involving the original cast and crew. This idea seems to offer a creative way to reunite the team without diminishing the legacy of the original film.

As Anne Hathaway continues to navigate her diverse career, her willingness to revisit past roles while embracing new challenges keeps her fans eagerly awaiting her next steps. Whether stepping back into Mia's royal shoes or exploring new territories in film and fashion, Hathaway remains a dynamic force in Hollywood, adept at keeping her audience engaged and excited.