My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

About My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" is a romantic comedy movie, sequel to the popular "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." The film was released in 2016, written by Nia Vardalos and directed by Kirk Jones. Following the continuing exploits of the Portokalos family, the plot unravels when a family secret brings the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding.

Making / Production

The production process was led by the original team from the first movie, which captured the hearts of audience worldwide. Ensuring the authentic Greek family experience and connecting it organically with the audience was a prime focus during production. Filming took place predominantly in Toronto, Canada.

Actors

• Nia Vardalos as Toula Portokalos-Miller: Vardalos reprised her role as Toula, delivering a performance sprinkled with love, humor, and Greece.
• John Corbett as Ian Miller: Corbett portrayed Ian Miller with his usual charm, representing the supportive spouse in the quirky Greek family.
• Lainie Kazan as Maria Portokalos: Kazan masterfully captured the full breadth of a robust Greek mother's character.
• Michael Constantine as Kostas "Gus" Portokalos: Constantine, returning as the quirky family patriarch, added both humor and depth to the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the second film in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise, which started with My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002).
• The school where Toula works is actually the University of Toronto, which is hinted at by the Varsity Blues logo on the gym doors.

Quotes

• "The man may be the head, but the woman is the neck, and she can turn the head any way she wants." - Maria Portokalos
• "Give me a word, any word, and I show you that the root of that word is Greek." - Gus Portokalos

Music, Soundtrack

• "All Of Me" - Written by Seymour Simons and Gerald Marks, Performed by Robert Fair
• "Maria S'Agapo" - Written and Performed by Kostas Papadopoulos