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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is an American romantic comedy film written and directed by Nia Vardalos. It is the third installment in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise, which began in 2002. The film stars Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan, and Andrea Martin. It was released internationally by Universal Pictures on September 6, 2023, and in the United States on September 8, 2023, by Focus Features. The film received generally negative reviews from critics and has grossed $39 million worldwide.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Release date | 8 September 2023 |
| Distributor | Focus Features |
| Director | Nia Vardalos |
| Screenplay writer | Nia Vardalos |
| Starring | Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Maria Vacratsis, Andrea Martin, Elias Kacavas, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan, Melina Kotselou |
| Producers | Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Gary Goetzman, Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer, Steven Shareshian |
| Production company | Playtone, Golden Circle, HBO |
| Budget | N/A |
| Box office collection | $39.1 million |
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The film was released in the US on 8 September 2023
The third instalment in the 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' franchise was released in the US on 8 September 2023. The film was distributed in the US by Focus Features and was released internationally by Universal Pictures.
The film was written and directed by Nia Vardalos, who also starred in the movie. It was shot on location in Greece, including Athens and Corfu, and wrapped filming in August 2022.
Vardalos announced in June 2022 via Instagram that filming was underway, and that the film would pay tribute to the late Michael Constantine, who played Toula's father Gus in the first two films but passed away in 2021 before filming for the third instalment began.
The third film follows the Portokalos family as they travel to Greece for a family reunion, fulfilling the last wish of the late Gus Portokalos. The plot also involves another wedding, this time between Qamar and Christos.
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It was written and directed by Nia Vardalos
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is written and directed by Nia Vardalos, who also stars in the film. The film is based on Vardalos' one-woman play and is the third instalment in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise. The first film was released in 2002, followed by a sequel in 2016.
Vardalos has been writing for over 20 years and is known for her work on My Big Fat Greek Wedding and its sequels, as well as Connie & Carla and Larry Crowne, which she co-wrote with Tom Hanks. She made her directorial debut in 2009 with I Hate Valentine's Day, in which she also starred.
In an Instagram post in 2021, Vardalos confirmed that the script for the third film had been completed and that it would take place in Greece. Filming commenced in Athens, Greece, in June 2022, and the film was released in theatres on September 8, 2023.
The film follows the Portokalos family as they travel to Greece for a family reunion following the death of the family patriarch, Gus. Vardalos' character, Toula, must fulfil her father's wish and find his beloved friends to hand over a journal that tells the story of his life. The film explores themes of cultural acceptance, heritage, tradition, and women's rights.
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It was the first entry without Michael Constantine
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 was released on September 8, 2023, in theatres in the US. The film was distributed by Focus Features and released internationally by Universal Pictures.
The film is the first entry in the franchise not to star Michael Constantine, who played Gus Portokalos in the first two films. Constantine passed away in 2021 and was unable to begin filming for the third instalment. However, he gave his blessing to the third film before his death. In a Instagram post, writer-star Nia Vardalos shared:
> "He had told me he wouldn't be able to join us for the third film and his wish was that we go on. I wrote the screenplay to reflect Michael's decision and will always treasure his last messages to me, hoping we were filming soon."
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 pays tribute to Constantine's character, Gus. The film follows the Portokalos family as they travel to Gus' village in Greece to fulfil his last wish. The family also scatters his ashes in Greece, following his father's wish for them to be scattered by the oldest tree in Vrisi.
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The film was shot in Athens, Greece
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 was released in the US on 8 September 2023. The film follows the Portokalos family on a journey to Greece for a family reunion.
Vardalos also revealed that the film was shot entirely in Greece, and the Athens airport was transformed into Chicago O'Hare.
The island of Corfu was another filming location for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. The film crew shot in the Corfiot countryside, discovering an array of villages, vast areas of olive groves, and mountainous areas next to crystal blue beaches.
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It was released on Peacock on 3 November 2023
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 was released on Peacock on 3 November 2023. The film was released in theatres on 8 September 2023, with a worldwide theatrical release by Focus Features. The film was written and directed by Nia Vardalos, who also starred in the film.
Vardalos announced in June 2022 that filming for the third instalment was underway in Athens, Greece. The film was released on digital platforms on 26 September 2023, and on Blu-ray and DVD on 31 October 2023.
The third film in the franchise follows the Portokalos family as they travel to Greece for a family reunion. The plot centres around the death of Toula's father, Gus, and the family's journey to fulfil his last wish.
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Frequently asked questions
'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' was released in the US on September 8, 2023.
'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' was released internationally on September 6, 2023.
The film was shot on location in Greece, including Athens, Corfu, and a village.
