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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sabrina Carpenter To Star In Mamma Mia 3 As Amanda Seyfried's Daughter? Know Here
Last Updated: While makers are interested in casting the singer, an official announcement is awaited. Sabrina Carpenter is being lined up to star in Mamma Mia! 3. The 'Espresso' hitmaker is wanted by producer Judy Craymer to star in the third movie based on the ABBA musical of the same name in a role connected to the late Donna Sheridan–Carmichael (Meryl Streep). Craymer told Deadline, 'She'd be a goddess or some relation who would look very much like Meryl Streep." Sabrina, 26, is known to be a huge fan of ABBA and has performed some of the legendary Swedish group's hits on her Short n' Sweet tour. The producer came up with the idea for the Mamma Mia! musical, which launched in London's West End back in 1999, and explained that she has a script ready to go for the third flick. Craymer said, 'Well, we know what we want to do with the movie, and it will happen. And I mean, we brought together this amazing group of movie stars that were all connected through it, and huge friendships evolved." The original Mamma Mia! film was released in 2008 and featured an all-star cast including Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Amanda Seyfried. It was followed by the sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again in 2018. Seyfried has previously championed the idea of Sabrina appearing in the third flick as her character Sophie's daughter, should the movie come to fruition. Quizzed about the prospect despite the singer only being 13 years her junior, the 39-year-old actress told ABC News last year, 'You know what? Old age makeup for me. That's what it will be. … I'm an actor. I'll do it. If Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I'll make it happen. It's fine. She's … I'm a big fan." Amanda revealed at the time that she hadn't seen a screenplay for the third Mamma Mia! instalment but underlined that 'everybody says it's gonna happen". She said: 'Mamma Mia! 3, let's go baby. Everybody says it's gonna happen. But I mean, I haven't seen a script." Fellow cast member Christine Baranski previously revealed that Craymer was working on getting a third entry in the franchise to the big screen. She told The Hollywood Reporter, 'I was in London with Judy Craymer at our favourite watering hole, she is planning Mamma Mia! 3. She gave me the narrative plotline of how it's going to happen. That's all I can say! But, it's not like, 'Oh, I wish it could happen!' Judy Craymer makes things happen." Baranski is convinced that the producer has the pulling power to get such a starry cast back together for a third film. The 73-year-old actress said, '[Craymer] made number two happen, and it was a phenomenal hit. I wouldn't put it past Judy Craymer to get everybody back together." First Published:
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sabrina Carpenter eyed for role in Mamma Mia! 3
Sabrina Carpenter is being lined up to star in 'Mamma Mia! 3'. The 'Espresso' hitmaker is wanted by producer Judy Craymer to star in the third movie based on the ABBA musical of the same name in a role connected to the late Donna Sheridan–Carmichael (Meryl Streep). Craymer told Deadline: "She'd be a goddess or some relation who would look very much like Meryl Streep." Sabrina, 26, is known to be a huge fan of ABBA and has performed some of the legendary Swedish group's hits on her Short n' Sweet tour. The producer came up with the idea for the 'Mamma Mia!' musical, which launched in London's West End back in 1999, and explained that she has a script ready to go for the third flick. Craymer said: "Well, we know what we want to do with the movie, and it will happen. "And I mean, we brought together this amazing group of movie stars that were all connected through it, and huge friendships evolved." The original 'Mamma Mia!' film was released in 2008 and featured an all-star cast including Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Amanda Seyfried. It was followed by the sequel 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' in 2018. Seyfried has previously championed the idea of Sabrina appearing in the third flick as her character Sophie's daughter should the movie come to fruition. Quizzed about the prospect despite the singer only being 13 years her junior, the 39-year-old actress told ABC News last year: "You know what? Old age makeup for me. That's what it will be. … I'm an actor. I'll do it. "If Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I'll make it happen. It's fine. She's … I'm a big fan." Amanda revealed at the time that she hadn't seen a screenplay for the third 'Mamma Mia!' installment but underlined that "everybody says it's gonna happen". She said: "'Mamma Mia! 3', let's go baby. "Everybody says it's gonna happen. But I mean, I haven't seen a script." Fellow cast member Christine Baranski previously revealed that Craymer was working on getting a third entry in the franchise to the big screen. She told The Hollywood Reporter: "I was in London with Judy Craymer at our favourite watering hole, she is planning 'Mamma Mia! 3'. She gave me the narrative plotline of how it's going to happen. That's all I can say! "But, it's not like, 'Oh, I wish it could happen!' Judy Craymer makes things happen." Baranski is convinced that the producer has the pulling power to get such a starry cast back together for a third film. The 73-year-old actress said: "[Craymer] made number two happen, and it was a phenomenal hit. I wouldn't put it past Judy Craymer to get everybody back together."
Elle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Sabrina Carpenter is Reportedly Being Eyed For a Role in 'Mamma Mia 3'
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The dancing queens of Mamma Mia seem bound for another encore. And they might have another diva joining them. Rumors about a third film in the hit musical franchise have been building for years, particularly after repeated comments from Judy Craymer, the producer mastermind responsible for the various stage productions as well as their on-screen extensions. Way back in 2020, she told the Daily Mail that 'I think, one day, there will be another film, because there's meant to be a trilogy, you see,' adding that she knew 'Universal [Pictures] would like me to do it.' Five years later, Craymer has once again teased a third chapter in the Mamma Mia saga, telling Deadline in May 2025 that 'we know what we want to do with the movie, and it will happen.' She even brought up pop star Sabrina Carpenter as a potential new addition to the cast, playing 'a goddess or some relation who would look very much like Meryl Streep.' Although the film is not yet in production, Craymer promises it is well into development. With that in mind, here's everything we know so far about the trilogy-making sequel—including Streep's potential involvement. Although Universal Pictures has not officially announced that a third film is imminent, Craymer has confirmed that the project is indeed in the works. As she informed Deadline in May 2025, Mamma Mia 3 is in active development. 'Well, we know what we want to do with the movie, and it will happen,' she told the outlet. 'And I mean, we brought together this amazing group of movie stars that were all connected through it and huge friendships evolved.' There is, of course, good reason to believe Universal would be interested in a follow-up, considering the box office success of the previous films. The original movie, based on the hit Broadway musical, earned $609.8 million at the box office in 2008. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again grossed nearly $400 million worldwide a decade later in 2018. Nearly another decade later, Mamma Mia 3 seems poised to be just as popular. The musical movies tell the story of mother-daughter duo Donna (Streep) and Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) and their lives on a secluded Greek island. When Sophie plans to get married to Sky (Dominic Cooper), she searches for the identity of her birth father. The only problem: There are three viable options for that title, played by Colin Firth (as Harry), Stellan Skarsgård (as Bill), and Pierce Brosnan (as Sam). In Here We Go Again, the island is left reeling after Donna's death but the characters reunite for the re-opening of her hotel amid news that Sophie is pregnant. The second movie transitioned between the present-day timeline and Donna's past, where Young Donna (Lily James) meets Young Bill (Josh Dylan), Young Sam (Jeremy Irvine), and Young Harry (Hugh Skinner) for the first time. The movie also explored how Donna began the Dynamos supergroup with her friends, Tanya (Jessica Keenan Wynn) and Rosie (Alexa Davies). With Streep's departure from Mamma Mia also came the arrival of Cher as Ruby, Donna's absentee mother and a performer in her own right. She was a standout character in the sequel and revived a romance of her own with Fernando (Andy Garcia). Mamma Mia 3, then, could further flesh out Ruby's story while also giving us more time with Donny, Sophie's son and Donna's grandson. Craymer confirmed there is an existing script for the film, but she told Deadline 'I'm not going there' when asked for details. It seems as if most of the original cast is eager to return for a third chapter. In a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Christine Baranski, who plays Tanya, confirmed that the film was in the works and that soon 'we'll all be on some fabulous Greek or Croatian island having a blast. I hope.' When asked by Collider in 2020 if she'd return to the world of Mamma Mia, Seyfried also said, 'Listen, every single person in that movie would say yes in a heartbeat, because we want to hang out with each other. That's what we talked about last time, like, 'Did we ever think that we'd end up here again on an island in Croatia?' So yeah, I wish there was a Mamma Mia 3.' One of the more heartbreaking moments in the Mamma Mia universe was the decision to have Streep's Donna die ahead of the sequel. However, Streep did make a few cameo appearances in the 2018 film and Seyfried says her death inspired creative storylines. Craymer confirmed to Deadline that Streep would make another appearance in Mamma Mia 3—at least in flashbacks. 'Yeah, she said our after-shooting dinners were legendary,' Craymer joked. Should 'Espresso' singer Sabrina Carpenter indeed join the production, Craymer told Deadline she envisions her character as a relative of Donna's, 'a goddess or some relation who would look very much like Meryl Streep.' This isn't the first mention of Carpenter as a potential cast member. In 2024, Seyfried told ABC News that 'if Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I'll make it happen.' Craymer seems keen on the idea, but she's not sharing any more details for the time being. As she told Deadline, 'It's not about sequels or redoing stuff. It's about people engaging with characters, whether it's become a habit or streaming or favorite films. It's like listening to music over and over again. Like reading a book. You might read it twice. People read Dickens many times. No, IP continues on, and the movie is important for me creatively more than anything. But also because I think the world needs another fun experience. Cinema is having a tough time. [It] wouldn't be a big expensive Marvel movie, but people would go.' There's no precise timetable for when Mamma Mia 3 would hit theaters. (It will, of course, be starring in our dreams tonight.) Until then, we always have the originals. Watch Mamma Mia Watch Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sabrina Carpenter eyed for Mamma Mia 3 role as franchise plans film, Broadway return & potential TV series
Pop sensation and actress Sabrina Carpenter is being considered for a role in the upcoming third installment of the Mamma Mia! film franchise, according to producer Judy Craymer in an exclusive interview with Deadline's Baz Bamigboye. While Craymer declined to confirm specific casting, she hinted Carpenter could portray a 'goddess or some relation who would look very much like Meryl Streep.' The singer—who has publicly expressed her love for ABBA and has close ties with franchise star Amanda Seyfried—has frequently performed ABBA hits in concert, making her a natural fit for the beloved musical series. Craymer confirmed that the third film remains in active development, though casting is not yet finalized. 'It'll happen when it happens,' she stated, emphasizing that the new story will focus on character-driven engagement rather than rehashing past material. The Mamma Mia! universe is expanding beyond the silver screen. In addition to the film, Craymer hinted at broader plans for the franchise, including a potential television adaptation described as a 'comedy-drama made for TV.' Though still in the early concept stage, the idea underscores the enduring popularity and flexibility of the brand. Meanwhile, the original stage musical is set to return to Broadway this summer for a six-month engagement at the Winter Garden Theatre, beginning August 2, with an official opening night on August 14. The production, which originally opened in New York in 2001 and closed in 2015, has long been celebrated as a 'comfort blanket' during uncertain times. Carpenter's rising popularity among Gen Z audiences and the show's continued relevance position Mamma Mia! as a multigenerational phenomenon—now poised for a new chapter across film, stage, and possibly television.
New York Times
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
After a Decade Away, ‘Mamma Mia!' Is Returning to Broadway This Summer
'Mamma Mia!' is returning to Broadway this summer after a decade away. The big-hearted musical, which combines Abba songs and abs to become a huge hit onstage and then on film, is scheduled to start previews on Aug. 2 at the Winter Garden Theater — where it spent much of its original run. The opening date is set for Aug. 14, and the run is expected to last at least six months. 'I hope it will be a bit of an end-of-summer treat for New York,' said Judy Craymer, the British producer who initially commissioned the musical and has transformed it into a global business. The musical's first New York engagement, with 5,773 performances from 2001 to 2015, made it the ninth-longest-running show in Broadway history. Its 50 productions around the world, in 16 languages, have been seen by more than 70 million people and have grossed more than $7 billion, the show's publicists said. The musical's mother-daughter story is set on a fictional Greek island, where family and friends have gathered for a wedding. The daughter is determined to use the occasion to figure out which among three of her mother's ex-boyfriends is her father, whose identity she has never known. The plot, for many fans, is largely a scaffolding for an extremely popular set of Abba tunes and a lot of upbeat dance numbers (performed by actors in exuberant, and sometimes skimpy, costumes) that prompted occasional dancing by patrons in the aisles. 'It's the idyllic Greek holiday,' Craymer said, 'and everyone wants to be on that island, cellphone free, having a fun time.' The show opened in London in 1999, and has been running there ever since. The Broadway production opened just after the terrorist attacks of 2001, and although reviews were tepid (the New York Times critic Ben Brantley called it 'a giant singing Hostess cupcake'), its escapist tone was a key ingredient to its success and its symbolic role in helping Broadway rebound. It sold well for years, but enthusiasm had softened by the time it closed, prompting the initial run's end. Among the four productions currently running is one on a cruise ship. For the last 11 years, the show has also been available for licensing by local theaters and schools where it has been staged more than 4,500 times. 'It celebrates women, it's about second chances, it's about hope, and it's not political — it brings audiences together,' Craymer said. 'And it has become empowering to young female audiences, definitely — that's not to exclude the blokes, of course.' Craymer said the stage productions have also benefited from the pair of films starring Meryl Streep, including the original, 'Mamma Mia!,' released in 2008, and a combined prequel-sequel, 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,' released in 2018. Craymer said she is committed to making a third film — 'there's a story still to finish,' she said — but that the timing is uncertain. 'Mamma Mia!' features music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus of Abba; the book is by Catherine Johnson, and the director is Phyllida Lloyd. Although the Broadway return engagement is being announced as a limited run, Craymer was noncommittal about how firm that is. 'I hope that either it means we can come back again or we'll extend further,' she said, adding that the show remains unchanged, other than some minor design tweaks. 'This isn't a secondary production or a revival,' she said. 'It's still the show.'
