Nia Vardalos reunites with on-screen husband John Corbett as they begin filming My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 along the coast of Greece
Nia Vardalos reunited with her on-screen husband John Corbett as filming began on My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 in Greece.
The dynamic duo were spotted shooting scenes for the movie in Rafina, about 30 kilometers outside of Athens, on Wednesday.
Nia, 59, has her hands full this time around, serving as not just the star of the film but also director.
![Lights, camera, action! Nia Vardalos reunited with her on-screen husband John Corbett as filming began on My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 in Greece on Wednesday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59405565-10943135-Lights_camera_action_Nia_Vardalos_reunited_with_her_on_screen_hu-a-140_1655982782597.jpg)
Lights, camera, action! Nia Vardalos reunited with her on-screen husband John Corbett as filming began on My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 in Greece on Wednesday
Despite the many demands of her new role, the star made it all look effortless as she threw herself into character.
Nia wore a button down denim dress and her hair up into a ponytail while John sported a grey top and jeans.
The on-screen couple smiled as they strolled along the beach together through various lounge chairs and umbrellas.
An assistant followed Nia along with an umbrella while another trailed the duo with a microphone in hand.
![She's back! Nia looked in great spirits as she filmed the third flick](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427469-10943135-She_s_back_Nia_looked_in_great_spirits_as_she_filmed_the_third_f-m-180_1655982812680.jpg)
![Style: Nia donned a stylish striped dress for filming on the flick](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427473-10943135-Style_Nia_donned_a_stylish_striped_dress_for_filming_on_the_flic-a-181_1655982819620.jpg)
She's back! Nia looked in great spirits as she filmed the third flick
![Back for more! Vardalos and Corbett play husband and wife Toula and Ian](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59405569-10943135-Back_for_more_Vardalos_and_Corbett_play_husband_and_wife_Toula_a-a-141_1655982782600.jpg)
Back for more! Vardalos and Corbett play husband and wife Toula and Ian
![Set days: The actors were getting back into character for the third film](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427463-10943135-Set_days_The_actors_were_getting_back_into_character_for_the_thi-a-159_1655982782661.jpg)
![There he is: John cut a casual figure on set in Athens](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427477-10943135-There_he_is_John_cut_a_casual_figure_on_set_in_Athens-a-160_1655982782664.jpg)
Set days: The actors were getting back into character for the third film
![Chat: Nia looked chic as she chatted with cast members ahead of filming](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427467-10943135-Chat_Nia_looked_chic_as_she_chatted_with_cast_members_ahead_of_f-a-161_1655982782665.jpg)
Chat: Nia looked chic as she chatted with cast members ahead of filming
![All hands on deck! An assistant followed Nia along with an umbrella while another crew member carried a microphone](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59405587-10943135-All_hands_on_deck_An_assistant_followed_Nia_along_with_an_umbrel-a-142_1655982782610.jpg)
All hands on deck! An assistant followed Nia along with an umbrella while another crew member carried a microphone
![Scenic: Vardalos strolled along the idyllic beachfront](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59405571-10943135-Scenic_Vardalos_strolled_along_the_idyllic_beachfront-a-143_1655982782612.jpg)
Scenic: Vardalos strolled along the idyllic beachfront
![Sequel: The film stars were seen walking along the seafront](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427439-10943135-Sequel_The_film_stars_were_seen_walking_along_the_seafront-a-168_1655982782690.jpg)
Sequel: The film stars were seen walking along the seafront
Other familiar faces included actress Gia Carides, who plays cousin Nikki, Elena Kampouris who plays the couple's daughter Paris and Louis Mandylor, who plays Toula's brother Nick Portokalos.
The sighting came just a day after Vardalos, who wrote and starred in the first two movies, announced filming had begun on My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
She also gleefully revealed she would be directing this latest installment.
![Sunkissed: John enjoyed a walk along the seafront as he prepared to film scenes](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427437-10943135-Sunkissed_John_enjoyed_a_walk_along_the_seafront_as_he_prepared_-a-163_1655982782672.jpg)
Sunkissed: John enjoyed a walk along the seafront as he prepared to film scenes
![Directing: Nia was seen chatting with a pal as filming commenced](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427457-10943135-Directing_Nia_was_seen_chatting_with_a_pal_as_filming_commenced-a-172_1655982782697.jpg)
Directing: Nia was seen chatting with a pal as filming commenced
![Floral: She wowed in a floral dress as she chatted on set](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427459-10943135-Floral_She_wowed_in_a_floral_dress_as_she_chatted_on_set-a-171_1655982782696.jpg)
Floral: She wowed in a floral dress as she chatted on set
![](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427471-10943135-image-a-145_1655982782616.jpg)
Setting the stage: Nia approached a beat-up truck painted in blue and white
![Comeback: Elena Kampouris, who plays the couple's daughter Paris, was seen on set](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427443-10943135-Comeback_Elena_Kampouris_who_plays_the_couple_s_daughter_Paris_w-a-165_1655982782682.jpg)
![Leggy: The star wowed in a blue summer dress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427435-10943135-Leggy_The_star_wowed_in_a_blue_summer_dress-a-166_1655982782686.jpg)
Comeback: Elena Kampouris, who plays the couple's daughter Paris, was seen on set
![Walk and talk: Nia wore a button down denim dress and her hair up into a ponytail while John sported a grey top and jeans](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59405573-10943135-Walk_and_talk_Nia_wore_a_button_down_denim_dress_and_her_hair_up-a-144_1655982782613.jpg)
Walk and talk: Nia wore a button down denim dress and her hair up into a ponytail while John sported a grey top and jeans
![Off she goes: Nia looked relaxed as she reprised her iconic role](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427429-10943135-Off_she_goes_Nia_looked_relaxed_as_she_reprised_her_iconic_role-a-162_1655982782668.jpg)
Off she goes: Nia looked relaxed as she reprised her iconic role
![Throwing shade! The stars shielded themselves from the sun rays with their fashionable eyewear](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59405601-10943135-Throwing_shade_The_stars_shielded_themselves_from_the_sun_rays_w-a-146_1655982782618.jpg)
Throwing shade! The stars shielded themselves from the sun rays with their fashionable eyewear
![Quite the production: There were tons of people on set](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59421141-10943135-Quite_the_production_There_were_tons_of_people_on_set-a-147_1655982782619.jpg)
Quite the production: There were tons of people on set
![Views: The scene was gorgeous](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59421135-10943135-Views_The_scene_was_gorgeous-a-148_1655982782622.jpg)
Views: The scene was gorgeous
![Vibes: The beach set the perfect scene](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59421137-10943135-Vibes_The_beach_set_the_perfect_scene-a-149_1655982782624.jpg)
Vibes: The beach set the perfect scene
![Making a splash! Filming took place along the coast of Greece](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59405591-10943135-Making_a_splash_Filming_took_place_along_the_coast_of_Greece-a-150_1655982782625.jpg)
Making a splash! Filming took place along the coast of Greece
'So, I have an announcement. We are in Greece filming My Big Fat Wedding 3 and thank you so much for the lovely messages of just waiting and everything,' she said.
'They're filming in the beautiful Plaka of Athens,' she added.
Vardalos then announced her new role by teaching viewers the Greek word for director.
'What that means is director. And guess who the director is? It's me!' she squealed.
![Look who's here! Other familiar faces included actress Gia Carides, who plays cousin Nikki, and Louis Mandylor, who plays Toula's brother Nick Portokalos](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59405561-10943135-Look_who_s_here_Other_familiar_faces_included_actress_Gia_Caride-a-151_1655982782628.jpg)
![Look who's here! Other familiar faces included actress Gia Carides, who plays cousin Nikki, and Louis Mandylor, who plays Toula's brother Nick Portokalos](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59405559-10943135-Look_who_s_here_Other_familiar_faces_included_actress_Gia_Caride-a-152_1655982782630.jpg)
Look who's here! Other familiar faces included actress Gia Carides, who plays cousin Nikki, and Louis Mandylor, who plays Toula's brother Nick Portokalos
![Chat: Gia was sheltered from the sun by an umbrella as filming continued](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427455-10943135-Chat_Gia_was_sheltered_from_the_sun_by_an_umbrella_as_filming_co-a-173_1655982782698.jpg)
Chat: Gia was sheltered from the sun by an umbrella as filming continued
![Snack: Nia was seen grabbing a quick snack ahead of filming](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427433-10943135-Snack_Nia_was_seen_grabbing_a_quick_snack_ahead_of_filming-a-176_1655982782702.jpg)
Snack: Nia was seen grabbing a quick snack ahead of filming
![Festive: The boat attracted attention with its colourful garlands](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427451-10943135-Festive_The_boat_attracted_attention_with_its_colourful_garlands-a-175_1655982782701.jpg)
Festive: The boat attracted attention with its colourful garlands
![Wow: Gia looked glamorous as she got back into character](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427461-10943135-Wow_Gia_looked_glamorous_as_she_got_back_into_character-a-174_1655982782699.jpg)
Wow: Gia looked glamorous as she got back into character
![Boat party? Garlands festooned a boat during filming](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427465-10943135-Boat_party_Garlands_festooned_a_boat_during_filming-a-164_1655982782678.jpg)
Boat party? Garlands festooned a boat during filming
![Wow: The stars were seen congregating around a boat for filming](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427453-10943135-Wow_The_stars_were_seen_congregating_around_a_boat_for_filming-a-169_1655982782692.jpg)
Wow: The stars were seen congregating around a boat for filming
![Walk and talk: Elene was seen chatting to a crew member as filming continued](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427447-10943135-Walk_and_talk_Elene_was_seen_chatting_to_a_crew_member_as_filmin-a-170_1655982782694.jpg)
Walk and talk: Elene was seen chatting to a crew member as filming continued
![Good spirits: Elena was seen relaxing in casual wear ahead of filming](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59427475-10943135-Good_spirits_Elena_was_seen_relaxing_in_casual_wear_ahead_of_fil-a-177_1655982782703.jpg)
Good spirits: Elena was seen relaxing in casual wear ahead of filming
![Big news! Vardalos announced production has begun on My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 in Greece on Tuesday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59401389-10943135-Big_news_Vardalos_announced_production_has_begun_on_My_Big_Fat_G-a-153_1655982782633.jpg)
Big news! Vardalos announced production has begun on My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 in Greece on Tuesday
!['It's me!' Vardalos also gleefully announced she would be directing this next installment](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59401387-10943135-_It_s_me_Vardalos_also_gleefully_announced_she_would_be_directin-a-154_1655982782634.jpg)
'It's me!' Vardalos also gleefully announced she would be directing this next installment
She captioned the video, 'Thank you to Playtone, Gold Circle, HBO and Focus! And much love and gratitude to you all for your support as we waited to film. Greece baby. Greece!'
My Big Fat Greek Wedding became one of the most successful indie films of all time when it was released in 2002.
The comedy about Toula and Ian's wedding and the convergence of their crazy families, earned $241.4 million domestic and $368.7 million worldwide, from just a $5 million budget.
![Classic film: My Big Fat Greek Wedding became one of the most successful indie films of all time when it was released in 2002](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59403035-10943135-Classic_film_My_Big_Fat_Greek_Wedding_became_one_of_the_most_suc-a-155_1655982782635.jpg)
Classic film: My Big Fat Greek Wedding became one of the most successful indie films of all time when it was released in 2002
![Loss: The cast suffered a loss last year following the death of actor Michael Constantine, who played patriarch Gus Portokalos](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59403043-10943135-Loss_The_cast_suffered_a_loss_last_year_following_the_death_of_a-a-156_1655982782637.jpg)
Loss: The cast suffered a loss last year following the death of actor Michael Constantine, who played patriarch Gus Portokalos
The cast returned in 2016 for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, which wasn't quite as successful, earning $59.6 million domestic and $90.6 million worldwide.
Vardalos confirmed last year a third film was in the works but production was on hold due to their inability to get insurance.
The cast also suffered a loss last year with the death of actor Michael Constantine, who played patriarch Gus Portokalos.
Vardalos revealed Constantine asked them to make the third film without him, and she wrote the script with his wishes in mind.
'He had told me he wouldn’t be able to join us for the third film and his wish was that we go on. I wrote the screenplay to reflect Michael’s decision and will always treasure his last messages to me, hoping we were filming soon,' she posted to Instagram.
The plot for this latest installment remains under wraps but Varadalos assured fans Ian and Toula 'are not grandparents!' in this sequel.
!['He had told me he wouldn't be able to join us': Vardalos revealed Constantine asked them to make the third film without him, and she wrote the script with his wishes in mind](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/23/12/59403041-10943135-_He_had_told_me_he_wouldn_t_be_able_to_join_us_Vardalos_revealed-a-157_1655982782638.jpg)
'He had told me he wouldn't be able to join us': Vardalos revealed Constantine asked them to make the third film without him, and she wrote the script with his wishes in mind
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