Julie Andrews Rejected 'Princess Diaries 3' Offer Because 'I'm Retired'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Julie Andrews, aged 90, has declined to reprise her role as Queen Clarisse in "The Princess Diaries 3," citing retirement and feeling the film doesn't need her character at her age.
- Andrews has not appeared on screen for years but continues voice work, including narrating Netflix's "Bridgerton," which she enjoys for keeping her mind active.
- Disney confirmed development of the third installment with screenwriter Aadrita Mukerji and director Adele Lim, with Anne Hathaway returning as Mia Thermopolis, now Queen of Genovia.
- Hathaway expressed enthusiasm for Andrews' return earlier but acknowledged Andrews' decision not to participate; the new script recently underwent significant revisions.
- The original "Princess Diaries" (2001) and its 2004 sequel were box office successes, grossing $165 million and $134 million globally, respectively, though no release date has been announced for the third film.
