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Greek Wedding 3: Cast & Crew Overcame Strikes & COVID
21 May
Summary
- The film's production faced significant challenges during strikes.
- Crew creatively filmed scenes when a Steadicam operator fell ill.
- The movie follows the family's efforts to revive their father's village.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3's production encountered numerous obstacles, as detailed by writer and director Nia Vardalos. The film's release coincided with the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA strikes, limiting discussions about behind-the-scenes triumphs.
Vardalos shared a specific instance where the Steadicam operator contracted COVID-19 shortly before filming crucial wedding scenes. The resourceful crew improvised by manually maneuvering the camera, with Vardalos guiding the shots, enabling production to continue seamlessly.
The movie centers on the Portokalos family grappling with the loss of their patriarch, Gus. They travel to Greece, ostensibly for a reunion, and become involved in reviving their father's ancestral village of Vrisi while navigating an unforeseen engagement.
