‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’: Photos From The Movie Franchise

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July 28, 2022 7:47PM EDT

A third ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ film is on the way! Take a look at stills from the first two films to celebrate.

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‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’: Photos From The Movie Franchise

‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’: Photos From The Movie Franchise — The classic 2002 film, My Big fat Greek Wedding, which spawned a 2016 sequel, is now getting a third sequel! In June of 2022, creator and star Nia Vardalos took to Instagram to share the exciting news that filming had already commenced in Greece. ‘Thank you so much for the lovely messages of just waiting,” she said, referring to the six-year gap between the second and third films, plus the Covid-19-related filming delays. The actress also revealed she was on location in Plaka, the center of Athens. Nia lastly and excitedly shared that she’s the film’s director and taught followers how to say the word in Greek.

Since the big announcement, Nia has not been shy about sharing BTS footage from the production. In July, for instance, she shared a photo of both original cast members and new ones all with big smiles on their faces, including Louis Mandylor, Maria Vacratsis, Elena Kampouris, Elias Kacavas, and John Corbett.

In honor of the third film, take a look back at photos from the first two in the following gallery!

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Mom And Daughter In ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’

Mom And Daughter In ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ — A shocked Fotoula ‘Toula’ Portokalos (Nia Vardalos) stands by her rather pleased mother, Maria Portokalos (Lainie Kazan), in the original 2002 film.

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Bustin’ A Move

Bustin’ A Move — Cousin Angelo (Joey Fatone) dances with Nikki (Gia Carides).

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Big Happy Wedding

Big Happy Wedding — Ian Miller (John Corbett) laughs with his Toula after they finally walk down the aisle.

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Ian and Toula Embrace

Ian and Toula Embrace — Ian and Toula spent the entire 2002 film convincing Toula’s family their love is real and they should be able to get married, despite Ian not being a Greek man, which her family wants for her.

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Cousin Angelo And Aunt Voula

Cousin Angelo And Aunt Voula — Cousin Angelo and well-meaning Aunt Voula (Andrea Martin) have a chat in the second film.

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No Thank You!

No Thank You! — Aunt Voula offers Toula some fuzzy red lingerie.

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Toula And Ian Talk

Toula And Ian Talk — A married Toula and Ian talk with the family.

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Pita, Please!

Pita, Please! — Cousin Angelo, brother Nick (Louis Mandylor), Nikki, and Athena (Stavroula Logothettis) chat at the family diner.

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Family Time

Family Time — Yiayia (Bess Meisler) encourages her granddaughter, Paris (Elena Kampouris), at the dinner table.

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The Portokalos’ Are Here!

The Portokalos’ Are Here! — The cast of ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ gathers together in the suburbs of Chicago.

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Family Drama

Family Drama — Nick and Angelo get into a bit of an argument at the family diner.

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Family Photo

Family Photo — Angelo, Gus Portokalos (Michael Constantine), Maria, Nick, and Toula look uncomfortable standing at a church pew.

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Happy Couple

Happy Couple — Newlyweds Ian and Toula smile.

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Ian And Nick Have A Tense Conversation

Ian And Nick Have A Tense Conversation — Ian and Nick look a bit tense as they have a chat at the dinner table.

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