My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is an upcoming American romantic comedy film written and directed by Nia Vardalos. The third installment in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise, the film stars Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan and Andrea Martin. It is the first entry not to star Michael Constantine, who died in 2021. Filming took place in Athens, Greece, from June 22 to August 10, 2022.[2][3]
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 8, 2023, by Focus Features.
Premise[]
The film will follow the Portokalos family on a trip to Greece for a family reunion after the death of Gus.[4]
Cast[]
- Nia Vardalos as Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos
- John Corbett as Ian Miller
- Louis Mandylor as Nick Portokalos
- Elena Kampouris as Paris Miller
- Lainie Kazan as Maria Portokalos
- Andrea Martin as Theia Voula
- Gia Carides as Cousin Nikki
- Joey Fatone as Cousin Angelo
- Maria Vacratsis as Theia Freida
- Elias Kacavas as Aristotle
- Gerry Mendicino as Uncle Taki
- Melina Kotselou as an undisclosed role[5]
Production[]
Development[]
In late June 2016, Nia Vardalos hinted at the possibility of a third film, saying that she had an idea for the plot, although no writing had been done.[6] In April 2021, it was reported that My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 was in development, to be written by Vardalos as an independent film, who will also reprise her role as co-star.[7] As an independent film, the studio could not get insurance to begin filming amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.[8] In October 2021, Vardalos confirmed that the script for the third film had been completed and that it would involve another Greek wedding.[9] In June 2022, it was reported that Vardalos will serve as director on the third film.[10]
Filming[]
Principal photography commenced in Athens, Greece, on June 22, 2022.[2] Large portions of the film were shot on Corfu from July 5 to August 3, 2022.[11] On August 10, 2022, filming officially wrapped.[3]
Release[]
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is set to be released by Focus Features in the United States on September 8, 2023.[12]
References[]
- ↑ My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (12A) (August 8, 2023).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Burton, Carson (June 22, 2022). Nia Vardalos Announces 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' Is Filming Now in Greece.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Echebiri, Makuochi (August 10, 2022). 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' Wraps Filming in Greece. Retrieved on September 11, 2022.
- ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Nia Vardalos Spills on 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' Filmed in Greece for 'Family Reunion'. The Talk. November 9, 2022. At time 0:33 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Sheehan, Sofia (May 11, 2023). 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3': Release Date, Trailer, Cast, and Everything We Know So Far. Retrieved on August 20, 2023.
- ↑ Template:Cite video
- ↑ Guerrero, Bethany (April 8, 2021). My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Is Officially In The Works. Screen Rant.
- ↑ Stone, Megan (April 8, 2021). 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' in the works, Nia Vardalos confirms. Good Morning America.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (October 1, 2021). Nia Vardalos Tributes Michael Constantine; Shares Update On 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3'. Deadline Hollywood.
- ↑ Mendelsohn, Jon (June 22, 2022). Let the Fun Begin! 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' Begins Filming in Greece.
- ↑ Bureau, Athens (May 15, 2022). My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3: Nia Vardalos prepares for filming in Corfu. Retrieved on August 31, 2022.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 17, 2023). 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' To Hit Theaters In Early Fall.
External links[]
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