Amanda Seyfried’s Song Wish For Mamma Mia 3 Is The Perfect Story For The Sequel (But There’s 1 Problem)

Mamma Mia 3 is still a possibility, and if it finally happens, Amanda Seyfried has one song request for her character, which could provide the perfect storyline for the movie. However, this idea faces one major challenge. Over the years, various musicals have made their way from the stage to the big screen, and in 2008, Mamma Mia! became one of them. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Catherine Johnson, based on her book for the stage musical, Mamma Mia! transported audiences to the fictional Greek island of Kalokairi to follow the story of Donna Sheridan (Meryl Streep) and her daughter Sophie (Seyfried).

The film follows Donna as she prepares for Sophie’s wedding, unaware that her daughter has secretly invited three of Donna’s former lovers—Sam (Pierce Brosnan), Bill (Stellan Skarsgård), and Harry (Colin Firth)—in an attempt to find out which one is her father. The story unfolds as Donna confronts her past while Sophie searches for her identity. Both Mamma Mia! films use the music of ABBA to tell their stories, and for the third movie, Seyfried has expressed her desire to perform one particular song, which could shape the perfect narrative for the sequel.

Amanda Seyfried Wants To Sing “Mamma Mia” In The Third Movie – & It’s Fitting

Sophie Hasn’t Sung “Mamma Mia” Yet

Every main character in the Mamma Mia! movies has performed at least one song, with some even singing the same song in different timelines. For instance, Donna sings the film’s title song twice: once as an adult and once as a young woman. In Mamma Mia!, Donna performs “Mamma Mia” upon discovering that Sam, Bill, and Harry have all arrived at her hotel, leading to a chaotic attempt to avoid them.

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again functions as both a sequel and a prequel, following Sophie’s life after the events of the first film while also flashing back to 1979 to explore Donna’s past. In the past timeline, Donna’s friends Tanya (Jessica Keenan Wynn) and Rosie (Alexa Davies) console her after Sam leaves by performing “Mamma Mia” alongside her band, Donna and the Dynamos. However, Sophie has never had the opportunity to sing the song herself.

Amanda Seyfried recently shared with SiriusXM’s The Spotlight (via EW) that she dreams of performing “Mamma Mia.” This desire presents a compelling opportunity for Mamma Mia 3, as it could focus on Sophie as a mother, with her son Donny embarking on his own journey, mirroring Sophie’s story in the first film.

Sophie Singing “Mamma Mia” In A Third Movie Faces One Obstacle

The Mamma Mia Timeline Is Confusing

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again was released ten years after the first film, yet the events of the sequel do not seem to take place a full decade later. The sequel was released in 2018, suggesting that only six years had passed within the story’s timeline. This creates a problem for Mamma Mia 3, as it wouldn’t be enough time for Sophie’s son, Donny, to be a teenager embarking on his own adventures, which would justify Sophie having her big “Mamma Mia” moment.

The timeline inconsistencies in Mamma Mia! make it difficult to predict when a third film would be set. The setting for Mamma Mia 3 will likely depend on the story it chooses to tell. If the film aims to give Sophie her long-awaited performance of “Mamma Mia,” it might manipulate the timeline again, setting the story far enough into the future to accommodate this. Alternatively, if the focus remains on Sophie and Sky’s early years as parents, the film could still find a creative way to work in the iconic song.

Will Mamma Mia 3 Ever Happen?

Mamma Mia 3 Has Been In Development For Too Long

The biggest question regarding Mamma Mia 3 is not just where Sophie’s story will go now that Donna is gone, but whether the film will actually happen. A sequel to Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again was first mentioned in 2020 by producer Judy Craymer, who revealed that the movie was in development and even suggested that some of the songs from ABBA’s reunion album could be included in the film. However, since then, no significant updates have been provided, aside from cast members expressing interest in returning.

As of 2024, the most recent update came from Christine Baranski, who told The Hollywood Reporter in August that she had met with Craymer to discuss the film’s development. Craymer reportedly shared the narrative plan for Mamma Mia 3, keeping hope alive for fans who have been eagerly awaiting another installment. Although the film may not be arriving anytime soon, the prolonged gap between the first two films suggests that patience could eventually pay off.

For now, Mamma Mia 3 remains a long-awaited project, but if it does come to fruition, Amanda Seyfried’s wish to sing “Mamma Mia” could provide the perfect emotional core for the sequel’s story.

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