Seyfried Confident in Mamma Mia 3, Suggests Sweeney and Carpenter

Amanda Seyfried expressed strong confidence in the development of a third "Mamma Mia!" film during an interview at the 16th Annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles on November 16, suggesting Sydney Sweeney and Sabrina Carpenter as potential additions to the cast.

The actress, who played Sophie Sheridan in the 2008 original and its 2018 sequel, told Entertainment Tonight that she believes the project is advancing. "Maybe I'm just naive, but I'm pretty sure Mamma Mia 3 is a done deal," Seyfried said. While no official announcement has been made, producer Judy Craymer confirmed in 2023 that a script exists, following her 2020 statement that the film was in development. ABBA member Benny Andersson described further progress as "wishful thinking" without significant changes, but Craymer reaffirmed the effort in an October 2023 interview.

Seyfried outlined her vision for the storyline, focusing on her character's evolution into motherhood. "I love portraying a mom, so I would love to see Sophie with her kids," she said. She proposed Carpenter, the pop singer known for hits like "Espresso," as a long-lost cousin for Sophie. "Maybe she has a cousin she hasn't seen in a while, and that...