{
  "id": 2040977,
  "title": "Anne Hathaway Reacts to Julie Andrews Passing on ‘Princess Diaries 3’: ‘If She Has a Change of Heart, We’re Down’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/anne-hathaway-reacts-to-julie-andrews-passing-on-princess-diaries-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T23:22:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/anne-hathaway-reacts-julie-andrews-princess-diaries-3/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Anne Hathaway is still hopeful that Julie Andrews might reconsider her decision to return for \"The Princess Diaries 3,\" but also respects the 90-year-old actress's wishes, according to Entertainment Tonight. \"If she has a change of heart, we’re down,\" Hathaway stated. Hathaway, now 43 and a Disney Legend, confirmed her involvement as star and producer alongside director Adele Lim for the sequel, but admitted they \"pushed really hard\" for Andrews to reprise her role. Andrews, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, said she feels \"past all that now,\" focusing more on writing books, recording podcasts, and voiceovers. Hathaway joked about the challenges of managing her baby bump while discussing the project, but expressed that they had a \"story breakthrough\" and that the sequel is \"moving in the right direction.\" The actress emphasized that her priority is making the movie enjoyable for longtime fans, ensuring it's a \"core memory\" for them, despite the increased pressure and time needed to get it right.",
  "summary": "The legendary actress confirmed earlier this month that she would not be in the long-awaited sequel: \"I don’t think I should be a part of it\" The post Anne Hathaway Reacts to Julie Andrews Passing on ‘Princess Diaries 3’: ‘If She Has a Change of Heart, We’re Down’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}