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Amanda Seyfried Gives an Update on ‘Mamma Mia’ 3 (Exclusive)
Mamma mia, Colin Firth needed to take a moment when he first saw costar Pierce Brosnan in spandex.
In fact, Meryl Streep—who starred alongside the actors in 2008's Mamma Mia! and its 2018 sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again—said the Oscar winner couldn't help to make a racy joke after seeing the former James Bond in a skin-tight bodysuit for their "Dancing Queen" and "Waterloo" numbers.
"I don't think Colin Firth has ever recovered from this moment in spandex," she jokingly told Stephen Colbert during her April 1 appearance on The Late Show. "I remember when Pierce Broman and he came out of the dressing rooms and looked at each other up and down."
Meryl continued, "And Colin said, 'I need socks.'"
As for the rumored Mamma Mia! threequel? The 76-year-old will take it all, quipping, "Damn yes!"
And Meryl isn't the only one screaming gimme, gimme, gimme to another installment of the ABBA-tracked musical film franchise. Pierce, who played one of her three onscreen lovers, is also game.
"It's criminal how much fun we've had making this movie," he told E! News in a 2023 interview, sharing that another movie will complete a "trifecta."
"I think everyone would love to come back to make a third," Brosnan added of the cast, which included Amanda Seyfried, Stellan Skarsgård, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters and Dominic Cooper. "There's such love and joy to it. There's a story to be told, I'm sure."
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Amanda agreed, telling E! last year that her costars have "all said, ‘Yeah, definitely'" to a potential onscreen reunion.
"It’s our way of marketing and getting support," she explained. "Big movies like that are all about studio timing."
Additionally, Judy Craymer—the creator and producer of Mamma Mia! The Musical and the dancing queen of any connected projects—is on board, even confirming that there is a script for a third film.
“We know what we want to do with the movie, and it will happen,” she told Deadline in last May. “We brought together this amazing group of movie stars that were all connected through it and huge friendships evolved.”
For now, read on for a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again...
Here We Go Again
"Welcome back to Kalokairi" — @mingey
Sing for Your Supper
"You might have thought the days of waiting tables in restaurants were behind @piercebrosnanofficial (even if not me) but when needs must, we'll put our matching shirts on and sing for you as we clear your plates. For reservations please contact the #MammaMia2 production team. Deeply touched by this man's generosity, grace and humour. Lot of fun!" — @_jeremyirvine
When You're Near Me, Darlin' Can't You Feel Me
"mammamia2" — @_joshdylan
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme More of This Partnership
"Never thought his would happen again but, here I was last night once more, with the gracious and brilliant Mr Benny Anderson ...ABBA... recording at Air Studios for the next ..."Here we go again, Mamma Mia" movie. Magic." — @piercebrosnanofficial
All Smiles on Set
"Sophie and young Auntie Tanya in a space-time continuum" — @mingey
Cutest Couple Award Goes To...
"Take a Chance on Me #MammaMia2 #HereWeGoAgain #behindthescenes" — @judycraymer
Retro Bill
"#realmenwearpink @daisyrodger took this" — @_joshdylan
The Flashback Crew
"Back together in GB town #mammamia2" — @jkwynn
Things Are Heating Up
"I know this doesn't look like much compared to most people on Instagram but I want to thank @teamkingsbury for helping me lose the equivalent of three babies worth of weight in 5 weeks for #mammamia2 and showing me life can still be fun without my diet of beer and chips (sort of). Still a bit to go but nearly there..." — @_jeremyirvine
A Man on Both Arms
"Leaving Croatia - Having had the time of our lives #MammaMia2 #HereWeGoAgain #behindthescenes" — @judycraymer
The Beginning
"1st day #MammaMiaMovie #HereWeGoAgain #MammaMia2" — @_jeremyirvine
Tech Trek
"Me and technology... size isn't everything! #behindthescenes #MammaMia2 #HereWeGoAgain" — @judycraymer
Fearless Leader
"Continuing filming back on set - it's all very greek! #behindthescenes #MammaMia2 #HereWeGoAgain" — @judycraymer
Sky's New Lady
"Lay all your love on me. Getting up close and personal with Dominic Cooper! #MammaMia2 #HereWeGoAgain #behindthescenes" — @judycraymer
Bronzed and Beautiful
"TANya #MammiaMia2 #MammaMiaMovie #herewegoagain #thankgodforluciamama" — @jkwynn
Never Ending Dinners
"My sweet Hugh #almostwrappedincroatiadinner" — @jkwynn
Sweet as Honey
"Lily James's hair looking very Honey Honey on set #behindthescenes #MammaMia2 #HereWeGoAgain" — @judycraymer
Check-In
— @mingey
Lady Admirers
"'Chiquitita tell me what's wrong?' #dayoff #JulieWalters" — @judycraymer
Set With a View
"Here we go again ...MM2 A Moment in time on the island of Vis/ Croatia... photo by @christinebaranski" — @piercebrosnanofficial
Captain Colin
"Mamma Mia 2 ...here we go again ...on a Monday morning heading out to sea, and that looks a lot like Mr Colin Firth ..." — @piercebrosnanofficial
All Sunny on Set
"@alexalaura @jkwynn dynamo ♥️ #mammamia2" — @lilyjamesofficial
Old Pals
"My, my! Just how much I've missed you! Look who I found on set today! #behindthescenes #MammaMia #HereWeGoAgain" — @judycraymer
Horsing Around
"Even Archie was sad to leave the island, now he's back home in the UK. He's now a fully paid up Equity member! #behindthescenes #MammaMia2 #HereWeGoAgain" — @judycraymer
Working for That Money, Money, Money
"I work all night, I work all day... #behindthescenes #MammaMia2 #HereWeGoAgain" — @judycraymer
Dynamic Dynamos
"Dynamo day" — @alexalaura
Opa!
"On set #behindthescenes... it's all very Greek! #MammaMia2 #HereWeGoAgain" — @judycraymer
Good Things Come in Threes
"Hugh, Jeremy and I have formed a synchronised sea-swimming team. For bookings or to arrange a competitive fixture, please drop us a line. #mammamia2" — @_joshdylan
Shady Ladies
"Does your mother know that you're out? The two Tanyas! #ChristineBaranski #behindthescenes #MammaMia2 #HereWeGoAgain" — @judycraymer
The Perfect Swoop
"Hairy" — @_joshdylan
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