WATCH: The Bellas crush it on day 1 of Pitch Perfect 3

Cape Town – The Barden Bells are back pitchers!

The aca-awesome cast have started filming the third instalment of Pitch Perfect. 

Footage of their first rehearsal was revealed online and we're pleased to announce that the entire cast have returned. 

In the video Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hailee Steinfeld, Ester Dean, Chrissie Fit, Hana Mae Lee are seen rehearsing a dance routine. 

Watch it here:

While the plot details are still under wraps we do know that the Bellas will once again face off with a rival group in a competition. 

Elizabeth Banks returns in her role as commentator Gail. However, she will not be directing this sequel as previously reported. 

Trish Sie (Step Up: All In) has taken over as director.  

Entertainment Weekly reports that the male acapella group The Treblemakers featuring Skylar Astin and Ben Platt will not be featured in the film. 

Yes. As of now, the Trebles and I won't be in the third Pitch Perfect movie. They seem to be taking the story in a different direction ???? pic.twitter.com/MsFbDUOonv

— Skylar Astin (@SkylarAstin) December 15, 2016

The rival acapella group, Dew will star newcomers Ruby Rose and Andy Allo.