Anne Hathaway Says Story Breakthrough for Princess Diaries 3

After years of anticipation and a complex development process, work on "The Princess Diaries 3" has reached a pivotal milestone with what star Anne Hathaway calls a "story breakthrough." The actress, currently expecting her third child, provided a positive update on the long-awaited sequel during an appearance on SiriusXM's Radio Andy, revealing that the script had been restarted with a new direction that has the creative team energized.

Hathaway confirmed she will reprise her role as Mia Thermopolis, who is now the Queen of Genovia, continuing the narrative from the popular 2001 and 2004 films. The new installment, which has been in various stages of development for several years, will be directed by Adele Lim, known for "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Raya and the Last Dragon." Lim has described the project's goal as creating "wish fulfilment for queens," aiming to depict a woman in her full power, a contrast to many princess-centric stories.

The production recently overcame a significant hurdle. Hathaway explained that the script the team had been working on was scrapped, forcing them to start over. While she acknowledged this delay is frustrating for fans, she expressed confidence...