Hugo Weaving has provided an update onThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 2. The originalThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desertwas directed by Stephan Elliot and released in 1994. It was a dark comedy road trip movie that chronicled the journey of a transgender woman and two drag performers who travel from place to place to perform as a cabaret act. The film’s leading trio of actors includedHugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terrence Stamp. Earlier this year, aPriscilla, Queen of the Desertsequelmovie was announced.
Speaking withVariety, Weaving provides an update on this sequel film. The actor mentioned that he had just recently been corresponding with director Elliot surrounding the film’s progress, and has “another script to read” as a result.The script forThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 2has gone through multiple iterations, making for “five drafts” in total. Summarizing this process, Weaving said that it is “looking promising” and that the film is “slowly getting closer to perhaps happening next year.” Check out the full quote from Weaving below:
“I was texting the director [Stephan Elliott] this morning. I’ve got another script to read. I’ve read about five drafts. It’s slowly getting closer to perhaps happening next year. Still lots of things to finalize, but it’s looking promising.”
What This Means For The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 2
The Film Looks To Have Made Progress From The Summer
The movie sequel was first announced in April of this year. At the time, there were no updates surrounding the pace of production or the expected release date. In July,actor Pearce said that there were “no updates at this stage"about the prospects of the production nor a timeline. The actor did say that “there’s a script being worked on” and asserted that they “don’t want to ruin the first one by making the second one any less than it should be.” Weaving’s new update wouldsuggest that the sequel is significantly further along than it was this summer.
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Still, Weaving does not provide a concrete update as to whenPriscilla, Queen of the Desert 2will be coming along. If it is “happening next year,” implying the start of production,it likely means that the film itself will not be released until 2026if not much later than that. Weaving and Pearce’s statement both express a desire for perfection with regard to the script forThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 2, which could hold up production for longer.
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Current Events Might Push The Sequel Forward
While Elliot seems somewhat stuck in the scripting phase as per Weaving’s description, the director’s previous statements on the film may suggest a faster timeline. When the project was announced, the director noted that “with Trump coming in now,” it is “the perfect time to make this film.” In the months since Elliot originally made this statement, the former U.S. president Trump has been re-elected as the 47th President of the United States. This may further invigorate Elliot to give the sequel a major push as he hopes to send a positive message withThe Adeventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 2.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a comedy film that follows two drag queens and a transgender woman embarking on a road trip across the Australian Outback in a bus they dub “Priscilla.” As they perform for enthusiastic crowds and confront small-town prejudice, their bonds continue to grow as they engage in meaningful discussions about being their true selves.
