MultihyphenateNia Vardalos’ third installment in theMy Big Fat Greek Weddingfranchise is going strong commercially. The movie has by far amassed $23.9 million worldwide at the box office in its second weekend — with $5.3 million coming from overseas, and $18.5 at the domestic box office. With a returning cast and writer/director Vardalos back at the helm, the feature tells yet another heartwarming tale of love and cultural exchange. The third part of the long-running franchise aims to recreate the nostalgia and capture the spirit of the original feature that warmed the hearts of many.
What to Expect from ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3?’
In continuation with its predecessors, the latest installment seesthe Portokalos family on a trip to Greece after patriarch Gus’ death— Gus died in the franchise after the real-life passing of the actorMichael Constantine— to deliver his journal to his friends in the Greek village, where he grew up. But as the family reaches the village it becomes clear that finding Gus’ old friends won’t be easy and in their quest, Toula (Vardalos) learns that her father had a son, Peter, who has his own family, adding more members to the Portokalos clan. And what’s the franchise without a big fat Greek wedding — fans will be in for a pleasant surprise with another spontaneous wedding.
Overall the feature hits the nostalgic bone witha new love story that mirrors Toula and Ian’sfrom the first movie. While the first two features were based in Chicago, the Greek scenery this time around gives a picturesque touch to the movie. The original feature celebratedthe union of different cultures, dealing with one’s own crazy family while planning a wedding— making it all the more relatable to audiences around the world. Vardalos contemporizes the heartwarming tale, with relevant family issues and presents it in a hilarious fashion. The returning as well as the new cast add more charm to the story with their quirky performances and epic comedic timing.
The movie cast returning members including Vardalos as Fotoula “Toula” Portokalos,John Corbettas Ian Miller,Louis Mandyloras Nick Portokalos,Elena Kampourisas Paris Miller,Lainie Kazanas Maria Portokalos,Andrea Martinas Theia Voula, andGia Caridesas Cousin Nikki. Further rounding off the cast areJoey Fatoneas Cousin Angelo,Maria Vacratsisas Theia Freida,Elias Kacavasas Aristotle,Gerry Mendicinoas Uncle Taki, andMelina Kotselouas Victory.
