Exciting news for fans of the iconic 1994 film, «Priscilla, Queen of the Desert»! A long-awaited sequel is currently in the works, and director Stephan Elliott has confirmed that the original cast members, Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence Stamp, are all on board to reprise their roles.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Sequel in the Works with Original Cast
Exciting news for fans of the iconic 1994 film, «Priscilla, Queen of the Desert»! A long-awaited sequel is currently in the works, and director Stephan Elliott has confirmed that the original cast members, Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence Stamp, are all on board to reprise their roles. Elliott, who will also serve as the director, writer, and producer of the sequel, revealed that the script has been completed.
A Journey Back to Australia and Beyond
The sequel will take audiences on another unforgettable journey, partly set in Australia but also venturing overseas. Just like the first film, the story will revolve around the adventures of drag queens Tick/Mitzi Del Bra (played by Hugo Weaving), Adam/Felicia Jollygoodfellow (played by Guy Pearce), and Bernadette Bassenger (played by Terence Stamp).
A Passion Project Years in the Making
Stephan Elliott shared that it took him five years to write the script for the sequel. However, it was the passing of his father in 2020 and his mother in 2023 that compelled him to focus and complete the project. Despite the personal challenges he faced, Elliott emphasised that the sequel would not be a somber tale. On the contrary, he promised that it would be a grand and extravagant story that would give even the legendary RuPaul a run for her money.
Elliott expressed his desire to create something unique and meaningful, stating to the Guardian, «I don’t want to repeat myself, so it’s taken me a long while to come up with something, to realise that there’s something that needs to be said about tolerance».
Continuing Negotiations and Excitement
While the original cast members are confirmed to return according to the Guardian, negotiations with production companies and financiers are still ongoing. Elliott remains optimistic and excited about the project, eager to bring this long-awaited sequel to life.
The announcement of the sequel first revealed by Deadline, comes shortly after the discovery of the original film’s iconic bus. After been missing for 25 years, the bus was found in remote New South Wales, and MySoCalledGaylife.co.uk reported about fews days aga. This unexpected find only adds to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming film.
As fans eagerly await further updates on the production and release of the «Priscilla, Queen of the Desert» sequel, they can rest assured that the original cast and director are fully committed to delivering another extraordinary and unforgettable cinematic experience.
