'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2' News Update: Nia Vardalos is Back along With a Small Role for John Stamos

One of the most awaited sequels of the year, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, is releasing on March 25 and the excitement of the moviegoers is quite high given the huge success of the prequel.

Coming close on the release of the romantic comedy is one heartwarming trivia that will definitely make you go "awww". As per Nia Vardalos, the film's writer and leading lady, it was John Stamos' late mother who got him a small role in the movie.

According to reports, the actress revealed that John's mother had asked her, before passing away, if she would write her son a role if she made a sequel. Expressing admiration at the sweet request of the mother, Nia said that John's mother was the loveliest person and her memory is alive in her son.

It is notable that the sequel is coming after a gap of 14 years and much of the previous cast will be seen along with some new faces. Vardalo is extremely happy at the way things have turned up with the entire cast supporting her for the sequel and coming along without any hassles.

She told People, that shooting My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 felt like a family reunion as the cast was very eager to sign onto the project. Revealing an interesting anecdote, she said that when she called John Corbett for Part 2, she naughtily asked him if he feels like kissing her again. The response took her by delight as he said 'Always Baby'.

Well, the sequel takes up from where the prequel ended. It will deal with the parenting challenges of Toula and Ian as the couple's daughter prepares to go to college. The couple is also facing problems in their marital life and there is another big fat Greek wedding in the offing with some exciting twists and turns.