According to the Hollywood Reporter, Kirsten Smith and Karen McCullah, the writers behind hits 10 Things I Hate About You and Legally Blonde, are “writing the latest chapter in the Sister Act franchise” with backing from Disney, the original production company.

It is not yet known whether any of the original stars will return, although Goldberg – speaking at a special screening of Sister Act in New York – admitted that this isn’t a bad thing.

“I don’t know that I would be Deloris,” she said, “which is ok, because it’s time for someone else to do it.”

However, she intends to be involved in some way, shape or form, and added: “But it’s such a fun piece… maybe I’ll direct it.”

We’ll continue to pray that Sister Act 3 gets the greenlight soon.

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