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Andrea Martin Says Michael Constantine "Held the Movie Together" in My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Her remarks highlight the franchise's decision to honor his wish that the story continue without him.

Overview

  • Speaking to People at the Jan. 8 opening night of Broadway's Bug in New York, Martin reflected on the My Big Fat Greek Wedding films.
  • She said Michael Constantine was a powerful presence who was "greatly missed" on the most recent set.
  • Constantine portrayed Kostas "Gus" Portokalos, the Windex-loving patriarch, in the 2002 original and the 2016 sequel before his death in 2021 at age 94.
  • The 2023 third film paid tribute to his character with a family trip to Greece to fulfill Gus's final wish.
  • Creator-star Nia Vardalos previously shared that Constantine asked the team to proceed without him, and she wrote the script to reflect that decision.