Shocking Twist: Meryl Streep Breaks Silence on Mamma Mia 3 Comeback Despite Being Killed Off

Summary

Meryl Streep is open to returning in Mamma Mia! 3, despite her character being killed off in the previous film.

Other cast members from the previous movies, including producer Judy Craymer, have also shown enthusiasm for a third installment. Should Mamma Mia! 3 receive the go-ahead, the emphasis is expected to be placed on the extraordinary ensemble cast and their remarkable performances, rather than the storyline.

Meryl Streep, the legendary actress, has expressed her willingness to return for Mamma Mia! 3, despite her character's demise in the previous installment. The jukebox musical, based on Catherine Johnson's 1999 book, incorporates popular songs from ABBA, the Swedish pop group. The star-studded ensemble includes Christine Baranski, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Julie Walters, Dominic Cooper, Amanda Seyfried, Stellan Skarsgård, and Meryl Streep, who portrays Sophie's mother. The original film, Mamma Mia!, premiered in 2008, followed by a sequel titled Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again after ten years.

In an interview with Vogue, Streep shared that she is open to the idea of a Mamma Mia! 3. Despite her character Donna Sheridan's passing in 2018's Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Streep is open to the possibility of her character being brought back to life. Below are her complete comments:

"I'm open to any possibilities. Before we start filming, I'll need to schedule a knee scoping. However, if there's an idea that truly excites me, count me in. I mentioned to Judy that if she could find a way to bring Donna back, I'd be interested. Alternatively, we could explore a twist like those seen in soap operas, where Donna returns and reveals that it was actually her twin sister who passed away. [...] Perhaps we'll even have to rename it Grand-Mamma Mia! by the time we start production!"

What Else Do We Know About Mamma Mia! 3

After the premiere of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, there has been no official confirmation of a follow-up to this beloved musical series. However, there is cause for optimism regarding the potential for another installment. Not only have several actors from the previous films expressed their desire and interest in returning for Mamma Mia! 3, but Judy Craymer, the producer who originally conceptualized Mamma Mia!, has stated that the series was always meant to be a trilogy.

If Mamma Mia! 3 receives approval, it is expected that most of the familiar faces will reprise their roles, and potentially new faces may also be introduced. Craymer has hinted that she has found a way to reunite the entire cast if a new film is made.

As for the potential focus of Mamma Mia! 3, no ideas or official plot details have been revealed. However, the success of the musical does not rely heavily on its storyline. The appeal primarily stems from the exceptional talent displayed by the cast, showcasing their acting, singing, and dancing skills. If the outstanding ensemble cast returns and delivers the same level of exceptional, lighthearted entertainment as in the past, the franchise could secure another successful film.

Source: Vogue