Chris Pine is excited about The Princess Diaries 3, joking that the film could “save the world.” He made his big-screen debut in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement as Nicholas Devereaux, the love interest of Anne Hathaway’s Mia Thermopolis. Despite rumors of a third film, Pine claims to not know anything about it and encourages fans to call Disney for more information. Fans are hoping to see Pine and Hathaway’s characters together again in the third film, with one suggesting Anne as queen and Chris as king consort.
After years of speculation, Hathaway confirmed that The Princess Diaries 3 is officially happening, with herself set to return as Mia and Adele Lim directing the film. This will be the first Princess Diaries movie not directed by Garry Marshall, who died in 2016. Lim is excited to bring the beloved franchise to life and celebrate its core messages of female power, joy, and mentorship. No plot details or other casting announcements have been revealed yet.
Pine has expressed his interest in reprising his role as Nicholas over the years and recalled being cast in The Princess Diaries 2. He remembers the moment he found out he booked the job and was told he would be paid $65,000, which he thought was life-changing even though it turned out to be less after taxes. Pine’s character originally follows a plan to take the throne but changes his mind after falling in love with Mia, allowing her to become the country’s new queen.
Fans are eagerly anticipating The Princess Diaries 3, with many expressing their excitement on social media. Pine recently ditched his man bun hairstyle after receiving a funny comment from his publicist, joking that he looked like Rachel from Friends. The anticipation for the third film continues to grow as details are slowly revealed, leaving fans eager for more news about the return of their favorite characters and the continuation of the beloved story.
