Whoopi Goldberg.Photo:John Nacion/Variety via Getty
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Whoopi GoldbergsaysSister Act 3is still in the works!
PEOPLE caught up withThe Viewco-host, 68, at the Garden of Laughs event at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday where the actress gave an update on the latest installment of the film franchise.
“It’s still on the way! It’s percolating,” the comedian said regarding the status of the project ahead of the comedy show that raised more than $2 million for the Garden of Dreams Foundation.
“They have not said, ‘We’re over you and this movie,'” she quipped, seemingly referring to studio executives.
Giving a status update, Goldberg explained, “We’re still in the process of writing the script.”
Whoopi Goldberg.John Nacion/Variety via Getty
When asked if she had a hand in that aspect, the actress told PEOPLE, “Yes and no.”
“It’s hard to do everything,” the EGOT winner explained. “And I like to think that I can, but I’ve come to the understanding that I can’t do as much stuff simultaneously, as I’d like to.”
Sister Actwas released in 1992.
The film earned two Golden Globe nominations, and also starsMaggie Smith,Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena,Jenifer Lewisand Harvey Keitel, as well as the late Mary Wickes.
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habitwas released in 1993. The sequel featured Goldberg reprising her role, as well as new additions to the cast withLauryn Hill,Jennifer Love HewittandAlanna Ubach.
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In December 2020, nearly 30 years after the original hit theaters,Sister Act 3was confirmed— this time withTyler Perryon board.
Tyler Perry and Whoopi Goldberg.Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
“I’m a little annoyedwith how long this has taken me. It’s taking so long — like, I’ve done four movies since we started talking about this,” Perry, 54, toldEntertainment Tonightin February.
He and Goldberg are producers for the upcoming film, along with Walt Disney Studios.
“When I’m outside producing with… you know, Disney’s a huge, wonderful company, but I really want to get this movie and Whoopi really wants to get this movie,” the filmmaker added.
Sister Act 2.
Since the third installment was announced,The Color Purpleactress has called on other past members to reprise their roles.
“I want to let Maggie Smith know that I’mholding the part of Mother Superior for you, because I just can’t do it with anybody but you,” Goldberg said during a January 2023 appearance on the U.K.’sLoose Womentalk show.
And just last month,Abbott Elementary’sSheryl Lee Ralphappeared onThe Viewwhere Goldberg asked her to “come be part” of the third film after she previously starred in the sequel.
source: people.com
