Overview
- Julie Andrews, now 90, has told reporters she will not reprise Queen Clarisse because she is effectively retired from on‑screen acting, a decision reported by multiple outlets this week.
- Anne Hathaway is confirmed to return as Mia Thermopolis and publicly praised Andrews at Disney’s D23 event, saying the production pushed to persuade her and that the team would welcome a change of heart.
- Disney has restarted creative work on the film after scrapping an earlier draft, has signaled a reported 'story breakthrough,' and has Adele Lim attached to direct with a new writer on the script.
- Author Meg Cabot and reporting indicate several original cast members, including Chris Pine and Robert Schwartzman, are expected to be involved, preserving franchise continuity while the story is retooled.
- No shooting dates or release timetable have been set, leaving the project’s timing uncertain as writers revise the script and the team seeks to balance nostalgia with a new direction for fans and families.