Disney returns with 'The Princess Diaries': see how the cast is today!

Some 20 years after the release of the first film in the saga of 'The Princess Diaries,' Disney announced that it would produce a new sequel. The story was a hit in 2001 and 2004.

The first film marked the beginning of the career of Anne Hathaway. She shone at the age of 18 in the role of Mia Thermopolis, a teenager who discovers that she is heir to the throne of Genovia.

However, for Mia to assume her post, she needs to learn to be a princess. She has to take etiquette classes with her grandmother Clarisse Rinaldi, played by Julie Andrews.

The third film of the franchise, The Hollywood Reporter states, is produced by Debra Martin Chase (pictured), the same who produced the first two films.

The cast is not yet defined and there is no guarantee of the participation of Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. However, anything can happen.

In an interview with 'Access Hollywood', Julie Andrews said: "I think we know that it’s probably not going to be possible. It was talked about very shortly after two [The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement] came out, but it’s now... how many years since then? And I am that much older and Annie the princess, or queen, is so much older. And I am not sure where it would float or run."

While we wait for the new movie, let's see how the actors of the first movies are doing today!

'The Princess Diaries' and 'The Other Side of Heaven', both 2001 Disney films, introduced this actress to stardom. Since then, she has not stopped shining. Unforgettable was her role in 'The Devil Wears Prada' (2006), but we also remember 'Interstellar' (2014), 'The Dark Knight Rises' (2012), and 'Les Miserables' (2013), for which she received an Academy Award.

In her career, Hathaway has accumulated more than 60 awards, including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a SAG, a Bafta, an Emmy, and two Critics Choice Awards.

In 2022, she starred in the film 'Armageddon Time' (2022), playing one of the most moving roles of her career. The film was produced by Rodrigo Teixeira and also features Jeremy Strong and Anthony Hopkins.

Hathaway is truly a phenomenon. According to Forbes, she was one of the highest-paid performers in the world in 2015. Since 2017, she has been among the highest-grossing actresses of the 21st century.

In her versatile career, this superstarhas acted, sung, danced, produced, directed and written. Veteran actress Julie Andrews has been a landmark in Hollywood since her first feature film role in 'Mary Poppins' (1964).

Born in 1935, Julie debuted on stage as a child in 1940 in London. Enraptured by an early career, she went to Broadway in 1954. She took flight and starred in unforgettable films such as 'The Sound of Music' (1965), 'Victor Victoria' (1982), and ' That's Life!' (1986).

Among her most recent works was Andrews' voice acting of Marlena in 'Minions 2: The Rise of Gru' (2021), and Lady Whistled, the narrator of the Netflix hit 'Bridgerton.'

In 'The Princess Diaries' he was Queen Clarisse's faithful butler and Mia's accomplice. A talented actor, he was considered a lucky charm by director Garry Marshall, as he ended up working in 18 of his productions.

Between 2011 and 2021, he played Ed Alzate, the main character of the FOX comedy series 'Last Man Standing.'

In 'The Princess Diaries,' this actress gave life to Lilly Moscovitz, Mia's best friend. In 2022, the actress participated in the film 'Scream 5' where she played Martha Meeks.

In Disney's Princess plot, Mandy Moore is Lana Thomas, an arrogant teenager who tries to bully the future princess. In real life, the actress has gone more. In the direction of music. She has recorded seven albums and participated in two compilations.

As far as acting goes, Mandy Moore was praised for her performance in the drama series 'This is Us' (2016) as protagonist Rebecca Pearson.

As all good rom-coms, 'The Princess Diaries' had romance in it. Michael, played by Robert Schwartzman, was Lilly's older brother and deeply in love with Mia.

Despite not being in the second film of the franchise, Robert Schwartzman also positively expressed his willingness to participate in a third production.

He told Variety: "I was in the first film, and that character and that love interest and relationship had an impact on audiences. And I think that’s awesome. So Disney, if you’re listening, greenlight the next ‘Princess Diaries'."

Currently, Robert dedicates himself to music. He's played with bands like Weezer and The Strokes. In 2011, he released 'Double Capricorn', his first solo album through his own independent label.