My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is an upcoming American romantic comedy film written and directed by Nia Vardalos. The film stars Vardalos, John Corbett, Elena Kampouris, Andrea Martin, and Lainie Kazan. It is intended to be the third installment in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise. Filming began on June 22, 2022 in Athens, Greece, and wrapped on August 10.[1][2]

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
Directed byNia Vardalos
Written byNia Vardalos
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBarry Peterson
Production
companies
Distributed byFocus Features (United States)
Universal Pictures (international)
Release date
  • September 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 8, 2023 by Focus Features. The film will be dedicated to the memory of Michael Constantine (who played Gus Portakalos in the first two films and TV show My Big Fat Greek Life), who died on August 31, 2021 at the age of 94.[3]

Premise

The film will follow the Portokalos family on a trip to Greece for a family reunion.[4]

Cast
  • Nia Vardalos as Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos
  • John Corbett as Ian Miller
  • Elena Kampouris as Paris Miller
  • Lainie Kazan as Maria Portokalos
  • Andrea Martin as Theia Voula
  • Louis Mandylor as Nick Portakalos
  • Gia Carides as Nikki Portokalos
  • Joey Fatone as Cousin Angelo
  • Maria Vacratsis as Theia Freida
  • Elias Kacavas as Aristotle
  • Melina Kotselou as Victory
  • Gerry Mendicino as Uncle Taki
  • Stavroula Logothetis as Athena Portokalos
  • Peter Tharos as Yianni
  • Chrissy Paraskevopoulos as Jennie
  • Stephanie Nur as Qamar
  • Onoufrios Dovletis as Airport guard
  • Panagiotis Margetis
  • Daphne Alexander as Air stewardess Yeni Alvarez
  • Abe Cohen as Airline employee
  • Ileana Handrinou as Airplane Passenger (archive footage)
  • Petros Triandafyllopoulos as Man at the beach

Production

Development

In late June 2016, Nia Vardalos hinted at the possibility of a third film, saying that although no writing has been done, she does have an idea.[5] On April 8, 2021, it was announced 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.[6] The project was also revealed to have been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, in which production will commence once the studios maintains insurance for its crew, with principal photography scheduled to take place in Greece.[7] On October 1, 2021, Vardalos confirmed that the script for the third film had been completed and that it would involve another Greek wedding.[8] On June 22, 2022, it was announced that Vardalos will serve as director on the third film.[9]

Filming

Principal photography commenced in Athens, Greece on June 22, 2022.[1] Large portions of the film were shot on Corfu from July 5 to August 3, 2022.[10] On August 10, 2022, filming officially wrapped.[2]

Release

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is set to be released by Focus Features in the United States on September 8, 2023.[11]

References
  1. Burton, Carson (June 22, 2022). "Nia Vardalos Announces 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' Is Filming Now in Greece". Variety. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  2. Echebiri, Makuochi (August 10, 2022). "'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' Wraps Filming in Greece". Collider. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  3. Weiss, Benjamin (June 27, 2022). "Everything To Know About My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  4. 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.
  5. Nia Vardalos Hints At My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. ITV. June 29, 2016. At time 5:36 – via YouTube.
  6. Guerrero, Bethany (April 8, 2021). "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Is Officially In The Works". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  7. Stone, Megan (April 8, 2021). "'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' in the works, Nia Vardalos confirms". Good Morning America. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  8. Cordero, Rosy (October 1, 2021). "Nia Vardalos Tributes Michael Constantine; Shares Update On 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  9. Mendelsohn, Jon (June 22, 2022). "Let the Fun Begin! 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' Begins Filming in Greece". Collider. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  10. Bureau, Athens (May 15, 2022). "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3: Nia Vardalos prepares for filming in Corfu". Greek City Times. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  11. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 17, 2023). "'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' To Hit Theaters In Early Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
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