Anne Hathaway Skips 'Princess Diaries 3'

'The Princess Diaries' Fans Left Heartbroken

Hathaway Not Returning for Third Film

Anne Hathaway, the beloved actress who played Mia Thermopolis in the first two "Princess Diaries" movies, will not be returning for the third film, according to a source close to the production. The news has left fans of the franchise heartbroken.

The source says that Hathaway has been offered a role in the third film but that she has decided to pass due to scheduling conflicts. The actress is currently working on a number of other projects, including a new movie with Tom Hanks.

The "Princess Diaries" franchise is based on the book series by Meg Cabot. The first film was released in 2001 and was a critical and commercial success. The sequel, "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement," was released in 2004 and was also a box office hit.

Fans of the franchise have been eagerly awaiting the release of a third film for years. However, it now seems that the film may have to be reimagined without its original star.