Disney’s Sister Act 3 is set to be directed by High School Musical: The Musical: The Series creator Tim Federle. Sister Act became a cult classic after premiering in 1992, cementing leading lady Whoopi Goldberg’s iconic place in pop culture. Written by Paul Rudnick, the story follows glitzy Vegas singer Deloris Van Cartier (Goldberg) who finds herself in the witness protection program disguised as a sister in the Catholic church. The movie left audiences wanting more and eventually spawned a sequel and hit Broadway musical. In 2018, Disney teased that Goldberg would be donning her habit again for Sister Act 3 on Disney+.
Deadline added buzz to the project, reporting that Tim Federle (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) will direct the highly-anticipated third installment. Sources told the publication that Federle was chosen thanks to the success of the High School Musical series and strong early responses to his cut of the upcoming Disney+ feature Better Nate Than Ever. Adding to his glowing track record, Federle also won the 2017 Humanitas Award for co-writing Ferdinand, which was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars that year.
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It was previously revealed that Madhuri Shekar (The Nevers) is penning the script, which will revive Deloris Van Cartier’s story. In addition to starring, Goldberg is also producing the flick, alongside heavy-hitter Tyler Perry. No story details have been revealed at this time, though Goldberg alluded that the nuns as well as the kids from Sister Act 2 will be back.
While after decades it seemed like Sister Act 3 would never happen, the project has been whisked off the shelf thanks to Hollywood’s reboot train. Packing the picture’s engine with star power both on and off screen is a good sign for fans of the franchise, but only time will tell.