The stories of a simple girl who, unexpectedly for herself, became the princess of a small state and found her love, are very popular among girls of different ages. In 2004, the movie "Princess Diaries 2: How to Become a Queen" was released. The actors of this youth romantic comedy instantly became idols for teenagers from different countries.
Plot of the film
The princess of the small kingdom of Genovia Mia has already managed to get used to her new position. Since she met her grandmother, several years have passed. Mia graduated from college with her friends and returned to her state. Ahead, she has the most crucial moment in her life - coronation. But just in order to change the grandmother on the throne, it will be necessary to pass many tests.
To begin with, Mia will have to prove to the queen and her subjects that she can become a worthy ruler. In addition, the girl will face the lessons of court etiquette, which she did not have the opportunity to learn from early childhood. But the most important thing is that Mia must have the legal right to become a queen. As it turned out, an unmarried girl cannot become the ruler of Genovia. Therefore, the princess needs to find a worthy spouse if she does not want Nicholas to take her throne. The situation is aggravated by the fact that the princess is given only thirty days to complete all the tasks assigned to her.
Ann Hataway
Actors who became famous all over the world played in the film “Princess Diaries 2: How to Become a Queen”. Among them, the winner of many prestigious film awards Anne Hathaway.
The actress is from the UK. She was born into an Anglo-Irish believing family. Ann's father was a lawyer, and his mother was an artist. Mom was always a very close person for Ann. She introduced her daughter to the world of theater and cinema and inspired to work in this area.
Parents were attentive to raising children. Books in the house were highly regarded. Mother and father, who had a love of English literature, gave their daughter a name in honor of Shakespeare's wife. Parenting has borne fruit. Anne studied well at school and at the same time combined her studies with classes in the theater. Successfully evolved fate and her two brothers. Tom will become an artist in the future and Michael a writer.
Like many actors (“Princess Diaries 2: How to Become a Queen” - the plot we are considering), Ann already had experience in filming when she got a role in a comedy. The girl starred in the series and even found the first fans. But the real fame brought her the role of Mia.
After the release of the first film, Anne woke up famous. Then followed the second part. And again success! The young actress was offered a variety of roles. But Ann decided to take care of her education first and not take up scripts that seemed uninteresting to her.
Cinema gave Anne the opportunity to show all her talents. A few years after filming a movie about the princess of a small state, the young actress received an offer to play in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical based on Hugo's novel Les Miserables. Anne got the role of Fantina, for the sake of which she had to greatly change her appearance. However, it was worth it. Talented acting and singing ability drew the attention of critics and spectators to the heroine of Hathaway. For this role, the actress received an Oscar, a Golden Globe Award and many others.
After the release of the film “Princess Diaries 2: How to Become a Queen”, fellow actors could see Ann not only in films. She even happened to be the host of the Oscars. Her debut was very cheerful and optimistic, which the audience could not help but note.
Julie Andrews
Famous actors also took part in the filming. Princess Diaries 2: How to Become a Queen was adorned with the participation of popular actress and singer Julie Andrews.
The artist, beloved by several generations of viewers, was born in the UK. Her mother worked at the school as a music teacher, and her father worked in the same school as a carpentry teacher. But this marriage did not last long. Parents divorced when Julie was still a small child. Mother again married, but already for a man who was close to her by occupation.
Together with her mother and stepfather, the future actress often toured. Therefore, she could not study at school just like other children. Andrews received a home education, the emphasis of which was placed on the development of her talents. Like her mother, Julie sang very well. In addition, she knew how to stay on stage and dance.
Julie became famous after participating in musicals. A sonorous voice and talent allowed her to get the main roles. But the real fame brought her the production of "My Fair Lady."
Since then, Julie has played in many musicals and films, gave voice to the heroines of cartoons. And she also got the role of a caring grandmother in the films "Princess Diaries" and "Princess Diaries 2". The actors who played with her recognized the authority and experience of Julie and learned a lot from her.
Chris Pine
Some of the actors "Princess Diaries 2: How to Become a Queen" became real idols for young spectators. Among them was the actor Chris Pine, who played the role of beloved Mia and the heir to the throne of Nicholas.
Pine was born and raised in an acting family, so it is not surprising that he loved cinema since childhood. But not only the craving for the stage and filming made him choose such a profession. Chris wanted to glorify his talented family.
Big roles did not immediately come to Chris. He played in episodes of TV shows before appearing in the movie Princess Diaries: How to Become Queen 2. The actors made friends on the set. Because Chris not only gained experience, but also found friends among his colleagues.
Callum blue
A little less fame went to actor Callum Blue, who played the second fan of Mia - Andrew Jacoby. The English actor very often appears in the roles of aristocrats. So, for example, in the popular Tudors series, Blue played Thomas More, a loyal friend and educator of King Henry.
In addition to this film, Callum has played in a number of other films and series. However, he is better known to theatergoers.
John Rhys-Davis
The villain, performed by John Rhys-Davis, added intrigue to the film "Princess Diaries 2". Actors and viewers know him primarily for the role of the gnome Gimli in the trilogy The Lord of the Rings. But in the filmography of the actor, there are many roles in cult tapes. So, for example, he played in a movie about Indiana Jones.
In the story of Princess Mia, John Rhys-Davis embodied the uncle of her lover Nicholas, trying to get a crown for his nephew.
The film "Princess Diaries 2: How to Become a Queen" fell in love with many. Actors and an interesting plot were remembered by several generations of viewers.