My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Official Trailer Released

On Thursday, the official trailer for the highly anticipated My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 was released on YouTube and other social media platforms.

In this installment of the popular romantic comedy series, the Portokalos family will travel to Greece to reconnect with their roots and honor the last wishes of Gus Portokalos, one of the film series’ most beloved characters, portrayed by the late Michael Constantine.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is set to be released on September 8, later this year.

First look at My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 in new trailer

Fans of the popular romantic comedy series can finally take a glimpse at the latest Portokalos family adventure in the official trailer released by Focus Features.

Nia Vardalos, who starred in the previous films, is back as the writer for the third movie. In addition to writing, she is also taking on the role of director for the first time in the latest installment.

A host of familiar faces from the previous films will reprise their roles alongside Vardalos, including John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Maria Vacratsis, Andrea Martin, Gia Carides, and Joey Fatone.

Some newcomers will also be joining the preexisting cast of the comedy franchise, including Elias Kacavas and Melina Kotselou.

Husband and wife Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, as well as Gary Goetzman are the producers of the third film. The executive producers are Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer, and Steven Shareshian.

Producer Rita Wilson previously commented on the upcoming film, saying “It’s thrilling to have Nia Vardalos, Academy Award-nominated writer, not only in front of the camera as our star but also behind the camera as our director, guiding our beloved cast for this third film shot on location in Greece. My Big Fat Greek Wedding has brought audiences joy for 21 years. I’m so happy that more joy is on the way.”

Michael Constantine

One notable absence from the My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 will be the character of Gus Portokalos, the loveable patriarch of the Portokalos family. In August 2021, Michael Constantine, who played Gus, passed away at the age of 94.

Paying tribute to the late actor in 2021, Vardalos said, “(Constantine) 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.”

“We miss you Michael, thank you for bringing my words to life with such passion and accuracy, you will always be with us,” Vardalos continued.

In the official trailer for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, it is revealed that the fictional character of Gus has also passed away and that the family has decided to honor his last wish for the family to return to his childhood village and reconnect with their roots.