{
  "id": 4836131,
  "title": "Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert 2 \"probably\" two years away",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-2-probably-two-years-away",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T23:07:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-sequel-2028"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert is set to return for a sequel, though the release date remains uncertain. Despite the passing of lead actor Terence Stamp last year, the project continues to move forward. Guy Pearce, who starred in the original film, confirmed to James Longman of Good Morning America that the sequel is planned to begin shooting in 2027 and premiere in 2028. Pearce expressed his excitement, saying the sequel was \"going to be—what are we now, '26? We'll probably shoot it '27, it'll come out '28.\"\n\nDirector Stephen Elliott revealed that the decision to proceed without a digital clone of Stamp was made with Stamp's consent. Stamp, who played the character Bernadette Bassenger, did not want a digital replacement but rather wanted the opportunity to portray the character himself, stating, \"Just in case I don't make the start line.\" This wish was honored in the pre-shooting of all Bernadette scenes with Stamp.",
  "summary": "Some scenes for a sequel to the 1994 cult hit, Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert were shot ahead of star Terence Stamp's death last year.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}