Amanda Seyfried won't stop 'campaigning' for 'Mamma Mia! 3'
What's the story
Hollywood actor Amanda Seyfried has expressed her desire for a third installment of the popular musical film series, Mamma Mia! Speaking to People, she said, "I'm going to keep campaigning for that movie until I'm blue in the face." The first two films were released in 2008 and 2018.
Storyline speculation
Seyfried's vision for 'Mamma Mia! 3'
Seyfried, who played Sophie in the first two films, suggested that the third movie could focus on her character's journey into motherhood. She said, "I love being a mother and I would love to dive into the curiosities of motherhood and raising children on a Greek island-just like [Meryl Streep's] Donna did with Sophie." "..I have no idea where the story is going to go but I know there's going to be a lot of singing and dancing."
Sequel anticipation
Seyfried's enthusiasm for 'Mamma Mia! 3' remains undeterred
Despite the audience's "little bit of fatigue with sequels," Seyfried is still excited about a potential third installment. She told People, "I'd do Mamma Mia! 3 in a heartbeat." The actor also recently commented on fans' hopes for Sabrina Carpenter to join the cast.
Production progress
'Mamma Mia! 3' is reportedly in development
Earlier this year, musical and film producer Judy Craymer told Deadline that the third installment of Mamma Mia! is well into development. She added, "Well, we know what we want to do with the movie and it will happen." The original film follows Sophie as she prepares for her wedding at her mother's hotel on a Greek island. In the sequel, we go back in time to witness Donna's love story with three men.