Kathleen and Barbara recalled Garry Marshall’s role directing the 2001 original and its 2004 sequel, and referenced his legacy after his death in 2016 while speaking warmly about the project’s roots.
Both Marshalls praised Anne Hathaway as a "team player" with a "beautiful heart." Hathaway has previously said a script was finished in 2019 and has confirmed recently that work on Princess Diaries 3 is ongoing alongside her busy film slate.