Not too bad for an indie starring a 40-year-old woman most audiences had never heard of.
But did anyone think wed be back for round three?
In June 2022, Vardalos announced via Instagram that not only isMBFGW3 happening, its already filming in Greece.
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And this time Vardalos herself is directing!
Thank you to Playtone, Gold Circle, HBO and Focus!
And much love and gratitude to you all for your support as we waited to film.
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#Mybigfatgreekwedding3, she wrote in the caption.
Heres everything we know about the flick:
Whos in the cast?
Michael Constantine, who played patriarch Gus, passed away in 2021.
From left: Andrea Martin, Elena Kampouris, Maria Vacratsis, Elias Kacavas, Louis Mandylor, John Corbett, Nia Vardalos
Elias Kacavas and Melina Kotselou are newcomers joining the family.
We have our first look!
Vardalos filmed her announcement video from Athens, hinting at the big family vacation!
(See more in the trailer below.)
We filmed our family reunion entirely in Greece which was thrilling for us all.
Plus, we ate for free.
The trailer is here!
(The real-life actor who played Gus, Michael Constantine, passed in 2021.)
When will it premiere?
Focus Features announced thatMy Big Fat Greek Wedding 3will hit theaters worldwide on September 8, 2023.
