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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Sabrina Carpenter a part of Mamma Mia 3? Producer finally answers the BIG question
Amanda Seyfried and producer Judy Craymer have addressed the persistent rumors surrounding a potential third "Mamma Mia!" film. While Seyfried playfully hinted at a possible Greece-based sequel before 2038, Craymer emphasized the franchise's enduring appeal and ABBA's timeless music. Fan speculation about Sabrina Carpenter joining the cast has also surfaced, with Seyfried expressing her support for the idea. The 2000s rom-com era delivered plenty of gems, but few shine brighter than Mamma Mia! (2008). Starring Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried , the film became a cult classic, thanks in large part to their unforgettable mother-daughter chemistry and career-defining performances. Exactly a decade later, the beloved sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again hit the screens, continuing the story with just as much heart and charm. Since then, whispers of a third installment have surfaced now and then—though lately, the buzz has grown louder, prompting a response from Amanda Seyfried herself. In a recent chat with Entertainment Tonight, Amanda Seyfried was finally pressed to address the one burning question on every musical rom-com fan's mind: 'What's happening with Mamma Mia 3?' True to her playful style, Amanda quipped, 'Oh... yeah, Mamma Mia 3 is happening. Hopefully in Greece, before 2038.' Safe to say, Amanda's cheeky reply wasn't the concrete update fans were hoping for. However, franchise producer Judy Craymer offered a more hopeful perspective in her interview with Deadline. She emphasized her unwavering belief in Mamma Mia's timeless global appeal—anchored by ABBA's iconic music. Craymer noted that the charm of ABBA transcends generations, saying, 'The Sabrina Carpenter generation and Dua Lipa's, and even Pink's generation, are all influenced by the songs.' When asked directly if Sabrina Carpenter might join the Mamma Mia universe, producer Judy Craymer playfully envisioned her as 'a goddess' or perhaps a character related to Meryl Streep's Donna—someone who could strikingly resemble the iconic lead. While not a confirmation, the idea certainly adds fuel to fan speculation. Interestingly, the more popular fan-cast fantasy has Sabrina Carpenter playing the daughter of Amanda Seyfried's character. But with only about a 13-year age gap between the two stars, the idea raises some eyebrows. It remains to be seen whether Amanda would be on board with such a bold casting choice. Refreshingly candid, Amanda Seyfried addressed the fan-casting buzz in a 2023 chat with ABC News. Embracing the idea, she said she'd happily don old-age makeup if needed. 'I'm an actor. I'll do it,' she quipped, adding that she's a big fan of Sabrina Carpenter and fully on board if it happens. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Has Sabrina Carpenter bagged a role in Mamma Mia 3? Franchise producer spills the beans!
The 2000s rom-com decade gave us everything and more. A shining gem of the lot is of course, top-tier cult classic Mamma Mia! The 2008 release features Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried in easily one of their most career-defining roles, seamlessly channeling that effervescent mother-daughter chemistry. Exactly a decade later, came the sequel — a moment in time. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again took the story further ahead, with promises of a threequel periodically floating in and out of pop culture conscience. Off-late though, the chatter around it has definitely gotten louder, enough to coerce a response out of Amanda. In a sit down chat with Entertainment Tonight, Amanda Seyfried was finally cornered into answering the one pressing question in every romance and musical loyalist's mind: "What's cooking when it comes to Mamma Mia 3?". Amanda, in her trademark goofy style went, " Mamma Mia 3 is happening. It's going to happen in Greece, hopefully before 20...38". A post shared by Entertainment Tonight (@entertainmenttonight) Well safe to say, this isn't the answer anyone was looking for. But if franchise producer Judy Craymer's Deadline interview is to be taken into consideration, the faith in Mamma Mia's (and everything it stands for) global appeal, as she sees it, is undying. And cult pop group ABBA, whose music represents the melodious core of Mamma Mia, is essentially the tying force. Speaking about it in context of the global appeal, she said, "The Sabrina Carpenter generation and Dua Lipa's and then even Pink's generation are all influenced by the (ABBA) songs". When pointedly asked if Sabrina was then, being considered as an addition to the franchise, Judy envisioned, "She'd be a goddess or some relation who would look very much like Meryl Streep". But interestingly, the more popular narrative around Sabrina's Mamma Mia stint being dreamt up by fans, involves her playing daughter to Amanda. But the pop star being only about 13 years junior to the 39-year old actor, would the latter be game? Refreshingly, in a byte to ABC News last year, Amanda said, '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'. Praying to the musical Gods to make this internet pipeline dream, happen!
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sabrina Carpenter tipped for Mamma Mia sequel but fans are fuming at one detail
A script is already been made for Mamma Mia 3 with Sabrina Carpenter heavily tipped to take on the lead role and despite being an ABBA mega fan, some fans aren't happy with the casting Pop superstar and multiple chart-topper Sabrina Carpenter has been tipped for an acting comeback as she takes on the lead role of the long-awaited Mamma Mia 3. The former Disney Channel star could follow in the footsteps of Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried and Lily James at the heart of the beloved franchise. And for fans eager to bring to an end the seven-year drought since the release of Mamma Mia 2, they may not have much longer to wait. The creator behind the original West End show and its two immensely popular movie spin-offs off Judy Cramer has revealed she has written a script and work for the ABBA-themed musical is once again in the works. Speaking to Deadline, the producer hinted at Carpenter's remarkable resemblance to both Seyfried and Streep's original character: "She'd be a goddess or some relation who would look very much like Meryl Streep," she said. "We know what we want to do with the movie, and it will happen.' Although the plot of the film is still a closely-kept secret, many fans have taken to social media to voice their unhappiness at the potential casting and voiced their confusion due to the choice due to her lack of experience acting. 'This is another form of nepotism with the casting of Sabrina,' complained one on X, while another added: "I hate Hollywood because what do you mean she's playing her mother - they look like sisters!" Although despite the criticism, the casting does make sense in terms of music, it's clear that Carpenter has an incredible voice being behind some of the biggest hits of the last few years from Please, Please, Please to Espresso but the singer is also notoriously a huge ABBA fan. The 26-year-old already has practice singing some of the group's hits having previously performed some of their songs while on tour. The Swedish group even takes a spot as one of her most listened-to artists on Spotify and the singer named her two cats after the band's legendary Benny and Björn. She already seems to have the cast on her side. Amanda Seyfried who plays Sophie, one of the main characters in the first two films has previously spoken about casting Carpenter: "Old age make-up for me. If Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I'll make it happen. It's fine. I'm a big fan," she said. A source close to the production added: 'There's a huge appetite for Sabrina in this next chapter. She has the charisma, the vocal chops, and the star power to take Mamma Mia into a new generation. She's also been embraced by fans across age groups - just like the ABBA hits themselves."
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sabrina Carpenter being lined up to star in third Mamma Mia movie based on songs of ABBA
Sabrina Carpenter is being eyed up for huge role in Mamma Mia 3. It's no secret that the singer, 26, is a big ABBA fan, having previously performed their songs on her Short n' Sweet tour, as well as the band being one of her top artists on Spotify. Now, Sabrina could star in the sequel, 17 years after the original film was released, which featured Hollywood actors including Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. Producer Judy Craymer, who has finished a script for a third movie, said: 'She'd be a goddess or some relation who would look very much like Meryl Streep.' Speaking about the project, Judy told Hollywood news site Deadline: '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.' Amanda Seyfried, 39, who plays Sophie in the films, previously said she could see Sabrina playing her daughter. She said: 'Old age make-up for me. If Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I'll make it happen. It's fine. I'm a big fan.' The two-time Grammy winner is throwing herself into work after ending her year-long romance with Oscar-nominated actor Barry Keoghan last December. 'They are both young and career-focused, so they've decided to take a break,' an insider told People at the time. Sabrina and the 32-year-old Irishman - who starred in her Please Please Please music video last June - awkwardly attended the Met Gala separately on May 4. Making things more complicated, Barry fathered two-year-old son Brando during his two-year relationship with dental nurse Alyson Kierans, which ended in 2023. On Wednesday, Miley Cyrus gave Carpenter and Chappell Roan their 'Flowers.' 'I thought Sabrina and Chappell both at the Grammys this year,' the 32-year-old pop star said on The Zane Lowe Show. 'It was over the top pro singing. I'm just big fans and I just support those girls all the way.' Miley (born Destiny) knows first-hand 'the courage that it takes and I know that the nerves get in the way.' 'I know that both of them were probably choking on their heart because it's so much pressure, and they just nailed it,' Cyrus added. 'And Sabrina at SNL 50 blew my mind.' The Pennsylvania-born blonde bombshell's single Taste has spent 38 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 - tying it with Please Please Please as her second-longest-running hit. Sabrina's biggest hit remains Espresso having charted for 57 weeks, it's currently at No. 21. Carpenter is next scheduled to headline the Spanish music festival Primavera Sound, which is held at Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona on June 6. The Nonsense Christmas star will then resume her $33.2M-grossing, 72-date Short n' Sweet Tour on July 5-6 at Hyde Park in London. Sabrina has been a singer for the last decade, but her career got a major boost in 2023 while serving opening duties for Taylor Swift. Carpenter - who gets 65.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify - originally taught herself how to play piano and guitar with YouTube tutorials. The SKIMS brand ambassador got her first break starring in the Disney Channel shows Disney Fairies, Sofia the First, and Girl Meets World.
IOL News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Producers hint at 'Mamma Mia! 3' with Sabrina Carpenter rumoured to join the cast
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter as a potential new addition to the 'Mamma Mia!' cast Image: X/@carpenterfiles When a pop star starts climbing the charts and turning heads, it's only a matter of time before Hollywood comes knocking. That's the path Sabrina Carpenter seems to be on after dominating the music scene and becoming a full-blown celebrity, she's now reportedly being lined up for a role in the next "Mamma Mia!" film. Yes, the "Espresso" singer is said to be 'sought for a role' in the third "Mamma Mia!" movie, which has been in the rumour mill for years. And now, thanks to a fresh update from long-time franchise producer Judy Craymer, it looks like the film might finally be taking shape. In a recent interview with "Deadline", Craymer confirmed that "Mamma Mia 3" is 'well into development,' adding, 'We know what we want to do with the movie, and it will happen.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading She even name-dropped Carpenter as someone she's keeping an eye on, suggesting the pop star could play 'a goddess or some relation who would look very much like Meryl Streep.' This could actually work. Carpenter has the range (vocally and dramatically), a confident screen presence, and a look that fits right into the sparkly, sun-drenched world of "Mamma Mia!". Sabrina Carpenter is being eyed for a role in 'Mamma Mia! 3.' (via DEADLINE) — Pop Base (@PopBase) May 28, 2025 With acting experience already under her belt and her current pop princess status, she's more than ready to slip into a pair of platform boots and sing her heart out in Greece. This isn't the first mention of Carpenter as a potential cast member. In 2024, Amanda Seyfried told "ABC News" that 'if Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I'll make it happen.' Craymer's been dropping hints about a third film for some time now. In 2020, she told the "Daily Mail", 'I think, one day, there will be another film, because there's meant to be a trilogy, you see.' She also confirmed that Universal Pictures was interested, though nothing concrete followed at the time. The first "Mamma Mia!" film introduced us to Donna (played by Streep) and her daughter Sophie (Seyfried), who lives on a Greek island and invites three of her mother's old flames to her wedding in the hope of discovering who her father is. Cue chaos, charm, and a full ABBA soundtrack.
