My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3: Will John Corbett Return?

John Corbett reprises his role as Ian Miller in the third instalment of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding film series. The 2023 romantic comedy sees Corbett's character Ian travel to Greece with the eccentric Portokalos family. The film was written and directed by Nia Vardalos, who also reprises her role as Fotoula Toula Portokalos, Ian's wife.

John Corbett reprises his role as Ian Miller

Corbett shared his experience working with Vardalos, who also directed the film, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. He praised Vardalos for her ability to juggle multiple roles behind and in front of the camera, saying, "I haven't seen her get close to cracking... I don't know how she does that. I don't know how she doesn't go berserk, but she's really good at it."

In the film, Ian and Toula face the challenges of parenthood as they navigate their daughter Paris's struggles with college and her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Aristotle. Ian also befriends a monk in Greece, who possesses information about the family's activities in the village. Despite the challenges, Ian and Toula's marriage remains strong, and they work together to support their family.

John Corbett's portrayal of Ian Miller in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" adds to the ongoing story of the Portokalos family and their adventures in Greece. His character's relationship with Toula continues to be a central element of the film series, and their dynamic continues to charm audiences.

Nia Vardalos directs the third film

Nia Vardalos, the actress who plays Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding film series, also wrote and directed the third film. The film was released in 2023, eleven years after the second film in the franchise.

Vardalos is a Canadian actress and screenwriter. She gained fame with her movie about a woman's struggle to find love in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning Vardalos several award nominations. The sleeper hit quickly became one of the highest-grossing independent films of all time and the number one romantic comedy of all time.

Vardalos made her directorial debut in 2009 with the independent feature I Hate Valentine's Day. The film, about a florist finding romance, was made for less than $400,000 and grossed $1,985,260 on a limited release at the international box office.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, John Corbett (who plays Ian Miller in the film series) opened up about working with Vardalos in her new role as director. He said:

> " [Nia's] telling the cameraman what to do, and the guy with the sound, and us actors, and she's acting also, so it's a 10-ring circus — not a three-ring circus... I haven't seen her get close to cracking... I don't know how she does that. I don't know how she doesn't go berserk, but she's really good at it."

Vardalos also shared her thoughts on working with Corbett, praising his casual and easygoing nature. She said:

> "He is casual and easygoing... Every delivery of his seems like he just thought of that line at that very moment. He's a writer's dream. As an actor, he's a co-star's dream because he is very present in the scene... But that's his gift. He is so present in the scene."

The film was released in 2023

John Corbett reprises his role as Ian Miller in the third instalment of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding film series, which was released in 2023. The film, written and directed by Nia Vardalos, was released in the United States on 8 September 2023 by Focus Features.

The film follows the Portokalos family as they travel to Greece for a family reunion after the death of Toula's father, Gus. The family also intends to fulfil Gus's wish for his handwritten journal, documenting his life, to be given to his childhood friends.

In addition to Corbett, the film stars Vardalos, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan, and Andrea Martin.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 received generally negative reviews from critics and grossed $39 million worldwide. Despite this, the film provides a pleasant and mostly painless addition to the franchise, delivering a series of throwaway gags and lovable characters.

The Portokalos family travels to Greece

The family arrives in Athens, where they are greeted by Victory, and go sightseeing. They then travel to Vrisi, where they find Gus' childhood home and meet Alexandra, Gus's former flame. Victory confesses that there is no reunion, and that she had hoped the Portokalos family would help revive the village. The family goes to a nearby town the following day, where Toula searches for Gus's friends without success and gets drunk on ouzo.

At dinner, the family meets Peter, Alexandra's son by Gus, and his son Christos. They also meet Alexandra's assistant, Qamar. Christos and Qamar are secretly betrothed, and the family learns of their engagement the following day. Peter and Alexandra disapprove of the match, but eventually, after several family conversations, they come around. Christos and Qamar's wedding is planned, with the Portokalos family helping to organize the celebration.

The wedding is a joyous occasion, infusing both Greek and Syrian wedding traditions. The family also learns of a family secret: Peter is Gus's son, making him Toula's half-brother. The night of the wedding, Toula, Peter, and Nick scatter Gus's ashes at the oldest olive tree in the village. The family then returns to Chicago, bringing Peter with them to meet his mother, Maria, who is struggling with memory loss.

The film received negative reviews

John Corbett reprises his role as Ian Miller in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3', the third instalment in the franchise. The film was released in 2023 and received negative reviews from critics.

The film follows the Portokalos family as they travel to Greece for a family reunion and to fulfil Toula's father's dying wish. While the film provides a healthy dose of heart and some genuine laughs, it falls flat in comparison to its predecessors. Critics described the film as "unfunny, unoriginal, uninteresting, and unredeemable", with "lazy writing and lazy performances". The plot was criticised for being "thin" and "weak", with poorly developed new characters and forced conflicts. The jokes also fell flat, with one critic noting that the film was "filled with aimless sentimental moments whose placement in the film didn't even make sense".

Despite the negative reviews, some viewers found the film to be charming and entertaining, with beautiful scenery and a sweet story.

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