Princess Diaries 3 Expected to Reunite Cast with Mandy Moore Seeking Redemption Arc

Mandy Moore, who played the high school bully Lana Thomas in the original 2001 Princess Diaries film, has expressed interest in reprising her role for the upcoming third installment. She hopes for a redemptive storyline where Lana has matured, possibly working at an animal rescue or a nonprofit, showing she has moved past her mean girl ways. Moore mentioned she heard months ago about a possible cameo for her character, though she has not received recent updates. Anne Hathaway, who plays Mia Thermopolis, confirmed that a script exists for the third movie, which Disney has greenlit, with filming expected to begin in 2025. Hathaway, Julie Andrews, and the producer have all expressed enthusiasm for the project. The third film's official release date has not yet been announced, but the cast shows strong interest in reuniting on screen.