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New York Post
16 hours ago
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- New York Post
‘Mamma Mia!' actor recalls ‘unbearable' day on set — and how Christine Baranski reacted to complaints
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!… a fan. 'Mamma Mia!' actor Juan Pablo Di Pace is recalling an unbearably hot day on the set of the franchise's first film — and how Christine Baranski kept it cool. Baranski, 73, played Tanya in the 2008 musical comedy and reprised her role in its 2018 sequel, 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.' 7 Baranski played Tanya in 2008's 'Mamma Mia!' and 2018's 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.' ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection 7 Di Pace appeared as Petros, later revealed to be Harry Bright's (Colin Firth) partner, in the original film. Universal Pictures Di Pace portrayed Petros in the original installment, appearing in dance numbers throughout and later revealed to be Harry Bright's (Colin Firth) partner. 'I just loved every second of rehearsing and shooting it,' Di Pace, 45, exclusively told The Post, specifically reflecting on the iconic 'Does Your Mother Know' beach scene with Baranski. 'We were all just so hot, and it was really summer, like the heat was unbearable,' he explained. 'We had to do this massive number, all the boys around her, and eight hours later, all the boys, who were 20, were complaining.' That's when Baranski spoke up. 7 Baranski in the iconic 'Does Your Mother Know' beach scene in 'Mamma Mia!' Universal Pictures 'Come on, guys, we're doing what we love,' he recalled her saying. 'All of a sudden, everyone just got it. We were like, 'Yeah, what are we complaining about? This is exactly what we're here for,'' Di Pace said. 'It was amazing, and she's amazing, and everyone in that movie was just so great,' he concluded. 7 'Mamma Mia!' premiered 17 years ago on July 18, 2008. ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection 'Mamma Mia!' premiered 17 years ago on July 18, 2008. Both a prequel and a sequel, 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' hit theaters on July 20, 2018, within days of its predecessor's release. Since then, there have been ongoing talks of a 'Mamma Mia! 3,' which Baranski said is in the works. 'I was in London [producer] Judy Craymer at our favorite watering hole, [and] she is planning 'Mamma Mia! 3,'' she told the Hollywood Reporter in an interview published in August 2024. 'She gave me the narrative plotline of how it's going to happen.' 7 There have been ongoing talks of a 'Mamma Mia! 3.' ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection 'The Gilded Age' star said Craymer 'makes things happen,' noting that she made the second 'Mamma Mia!' movie, and it was 'a phenomenal hit.' 'I wouldn't put it past Judy Craymer to get everybody back together,' Baranski added. In the meantime, the stage production of the hit musical is heading back to Broadway this summer. 7 Di Pace makes his feature debut this month with 'Before We Forget.' New York Post It is returning to the Winter Garden Theatre, where it originally opened in 2001, with previews set to begin on August 2 and opening night scheduled for August 14. The limited Broadway engagement is set to run through February 1, 2026. Di Pace is known for his role as Fernando, Kimmy Gibbler's on-again, off-again lover, in 'Fuller House.' He also portrayed Jesus in NBC's 'A.D.: The Bible Continues' and finished fifth on Season 27 of 'Dancing with the Stars.' 7 The Broadway revival of 'Mamma Mia!' is returning to the Winter Garden Theatre this summer. Getty Images The Argentine actor makes his directorial debut this month with 'Before We Forget,' a nostalgic, years-spanning story of queer first love — in which he also stars. The film is set for theatrical release in New York on July 11, Los Angeles on July 18, and additional markets on July 25.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Mamma Mia!' star reveals the ‘special' advice Norman Lear gave him before his death
Sometimes, the right words come at exactly the right time. The 'Mamma Mia!' star Juan Pablo Di Pace is revealing the advice Norman Lear gave him before the late screenwriter's death in 2023 at age 101. Lear is credited as an executive producer on Di Pace's upcoming film 'Before We Forget.' In addition to starring in the movie, Di Pace also co-wrote and co-directed it. 7 Di Pace stars in, wrote and directed the upcoming film 'Before We Forget.' Getty Images 7 Lear is credited as an executive producer on Di Pace's 'Before We Forget.' AP 'In the process of editing, I remember there were all these opinions flying around,' Di Pace, 45, exclusively told The Post. 'He point-blank said to me, 'Listen, Juan Pablo, you and Andrés [Pepe Estrada] should do the film you want to make. Don't listen to anyone. Because at the end of the day, it's your legacy, and it's your film.' Pepe Estrada, editor of the 2022 Oscar-nominated international feature 'Argentina, 1985,' wrote and directed the flick alongside Di Pace. The 'Fuller House' actor explained that he and Pepe Estrada were introduced to Lear through Brent Miller, another executive producer on 'Before We Forget.' 7 Di Pace plays the older version of Matias in 'Before We Forget.' Act III Productions 'It was an incredible thing to be walking alongside Andrés with the blessing of Norman Lear,' Di Pace said. He added that Lear was a 'really wonderful presence' and said the advice the 'All in the Family' creator gave him 'changed [his] whole perspective of the process.' 'That might be a simple thing to hear, but coming from him — and especially when you are doing a piece that is so personal and that you want it to have your voice — for a debut, first-time director, it was very special to hear it from him,' Di Pace concluded. 7 Di Pace is known for his roles in 'Fuller House,' 'Mamma Mia!' and 'A.D.: The Bible Continues.' Di Pace is known for his role as Fernando, Kimmy Gibbler's on-again, off-again lover, in 'Fuller House.' He also portrayed Jesus in NBC's 'A.D.: The Bible Continues,' Petros in the first 'Mamma Mia!' film, and he finished fifth on Season 27 of 'Dancing with the Stars.' The actor-turned-director makes his feature debut with 'Before We Forget,' a nostalgic, years-spanning story of queer first love. 7 Di Pace played Fernando, Kimmy Gibbler's on-again, off-again love, in 'Fuller House.' ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection 7 Di Pace portrayed Jesus in NBC's 'A.D.: The Bible Continues.' Joe Alblas/LightWorkers Media/NB Di Pace plays the older version of Matias, a filmmaker struggling to complete a movie inspired by his first love, Alexander, a Swedish boy he met at boarding school. Lear was lauded for his contributions to LGBTQ+ storytelling during the inaugural Pride LIVE! Hollywood festival last month. During a tribute panel featuring several of his former collaborators, 'Clean Slate' co-creator Dan Ewen described Lear as 'that rare magic that happens when a great humanist is also in charge of some s–t.' 7 Lear was recently celebrated for his contributions to LGBTQ+ storytelling. Getty Images 'What Norman never lost was the purest curiosity about mankind I've ever come across. 'What's next for mankind? What are the conversations mankind needs to have?'' Ewen said. 'And when someone like that is in a situation to have those conversations and convey those conversations in aggregate to a wonderful number of people, that's where magic happens.' 'Before We Forget' is set for theatrical release in New York on July 11, Los Angeles on July 18 and additional markets on July 25.
