After many unconfirmed rumours and two long pandemic years, Nia Vardalos took to Instagram to announce the filming of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, that will be shot in Greece.

“I have an announcement, we are in Greece filming My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” she said in a candid video where she also confirmed she will be directing the film.

A visibly excited Vardalos recorded the video from Greek hotel room saying that the Hollywood blockbuster’s third chapter is being filmed in Plaka, Athens as well as Corfu.

“We are in Greece filming ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ and thank you for all the lovely messages of just waiting,” Vardalos said and even gave fans a quick snippet of the set.

The 59-year-old Greek-Canadian actress, is ready to delve into the life of Toula Portokalos, alongside on-screen husband, John Corbett.

“Much love and gratitude to you all for your support as we waited to film. Greece baby. Greece!,” she wrote in the caption.