Chris Pine addresses rumours on 'Princess Diaries 3' return: "I Don’t Know Anything"

Chris Pine has addressed the swirling rumors about his possible return in Princess Diaries 3, expressing uncertainty about the film's development. Pine, who portrayed the charming Nicholas Devereaux in Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), was asked during an interview with TODAY hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager if he would reprise his beloved role. However, Pine gave a somewhat cryptic response, saying, "I don’t know anything. Call Disney! Call Bob Iger!”

Despite Variety confirming earlier this month that Princess Diaries 3 is officially in the works at Disney, Pine’s remarks have left fans in suspense, sparking debates online about whether he’s genuinely unaware or simply playing coy about his potential involvement.

Since the confirmation of the sequel’s development, fans of the franchise have eagerly awaited updates on which characters from the original movies would return. Anne Hathaway, who starred as Mia Thermopolis, the heir to the fictional Genovian throne, previously expressed her enthusiasm for a third installment. However, there has been no official word on whether Pine will reprise his role as Mia’s love interest, Nicholas Devereaux.

The Princess Diaries franchise, which is based on Meg Cabot’s book series, became a massive hit in the early 2000s, and Pine’s role in the sequel helped solidify him as a Hollywood heartthrob. As excitement builds for the third film, fans are hopeful that the original cast, including Julie Andrews as Queen Clarisse Renaldi, will reunite for the next chapter.

In the meantime, Pine’s playful response to questions about Princess Diaries 3 has only added to the intrigue, as viewers speculate whether the actor is keeping a major surprise under wraps. For now, it seems fans will have to wait for an official announcement from Disney to find out if Nicholas Devereaux will make his grand return to Genovia.