People – The Oscar winner, 41, reacted to the news that The Princess Diaries 3 is officially happening in a new Instagram video on Friday, Oct. 4. The Devil Wears Prada star’s reaction came hours after director Adele Lim confirmed to Variety that a third installment of the film series was underway.
Hathaway posted a video of herself lounging outside and holding up one finger while saying, “One.” It was then followed by a clip of her from the first film saying, “Shut up,” in response to the news that her character Mia Thermopolis is the Princess of Genovia.
Anne Hathaway is headed “back to Genovia!”
She then cut a second clip of her telling the camera, “Two,” holding up two fingers. This time, she was followed by a scene of her on-screen grandmother Julie Andrews saying “Shut up!”
The video concludes with Hathaway holding up three fingers and saying, “Three,” before adding, “Shut up.” Then, the clip plays Myra’s “Miracles Happen (When You Believe)” song, which was used in the original film.
Several people flooded Hathaway’s comment section, including Kelly Clarkson, who wrote “Already seated queen.” The American Idol alum’s fifth single, “Breakaway,” was the first single on the second film’s soundtrack.
Lim, who directed Joy Ride director and co-wrote Crazy Rich Asians, will direct the upcoming Disney film.
“THE QUEEN OF GENOVIA HAS CONFIRMED SHE WILL RETURN,” commented one user, adding, “I’m seated. Quite frankly, I’ve never been more seated!!!”
“As a die-hard fan of the original Princess Diaries, I’m beyond excited to be a part of bringing the third iteration of this beloved franchise to life. We look forward to celebrating its core tenants of female power, joy and mentorship with audiences worldwide,” Lim said in a statement toVariety.
The Princess Diaries (2001) and its sequel, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), were both directed by the late Garry Marshall, who died in 2016.
