Actress Anne Hathaway recreated an iconic line from *The Princess Diaries* and performed an impression of Julie Andrews in a new TikTok video [1].
The clip arrives as Hathaway continues work developing *The Princess Diaries 3*, bridging the gap between the original 2001 [1] film and the upcoming sequel.
In the video, Hathaway appeared with co-star Ewan McGregor to mimic the mannerisms and voice of Julie Andrews [1]. The content was posted as a promotional tie-in for the brand VT [1, 2].
While the impression celebrates the legacy of the franchise, the actual return of the original queen is unlikely. Julie Andrews, who is 90 [3], has indicated she will not return for the third installment of the series.
"I'm retired," Andrews said to InStyle [3].
Despite the absence of Andrews, the franchise remains a significant part of Hathaway's career. The original film, released in 2001 [1], established the role of Mia Thermopolis, which Hathaway is now revisiting for the new project [1, 3].
“"I'm retired."”
The use of nostalgia-driven social media content serves as a strategic marketing tool to build anticipation for *The Princess Diaries 3*. By referencing the 2001 original and mimicking Julie Andrews, the production maintains a connection to the franchise's roots even as the cast evolves due to Andrews' retirement.
