Is Mamma Mia and Mamma Mia here we go again the same movie?

Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is a 2018 jukebox musical romantic comedy film written and directed by Ol Parker, from a story by Parker, Catherine Johnson, and Richard Curtis. It is a follow-up to the 2008 film Mamma Mia!, which in turn is based on the musical of the same name using the music of ABBA.

Who is Sophie's dad Mamma Mia?

It is revealed Sophie's father is either Harry Bright, Bill Anderson or Sam Carmichael, all Donna's past lovers. She is then seen in her room, fixing her bridesmaid dresses while her friends tease her about her dads. Sophie says that she will know her father the minute she sees him and shrugs off her friends' doubt.

Is Mamma Mia based on ABBA?

Mamma Mia!, with a book by Catherine Johnson and music and lyrics from Benny Andersson and Bjrn Ulvaeus, is a musical based around the music from the band, ABBA, of which, Andersson and Ulvaeus were both members. ... The musical came to fruition under the idea of theatre producer, Judy Craymer.

Why did Meryl Streep do Mamma Mia?

"Meryl, she doesn't do sequels and she wanted to be a part of [Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again]. She's incredibly proud of [the first film]—she had a lovely time, all of those things, so she wanted to be in it, but she wanted it to be impactful. And she clearly wasn't going to be in it for the whole movie.

Did Mamma Mia cast get drunk?

It certainly looks like the cast of Mamma Mia! had an absolute blast making that film. So much fun, in fact, that there's a rumor swirling around that they were drunk while filming courtesy of a viral behind the scenes clip. ... Ouzo, a spirit that's popular in Greece where they shot the film.

Is Donna really dead in Mamma Mia 2?

In the present, Donna, played by Meryl Streep in the original 2008 "Mamma Mia," has passed away. ... Parker also told INSIDER how Meryl Streep's interest in doing the sequel with her character dead got the rest of the original cast to do the movie.

What happened to Sophie and Sky in Mamma Mia 2?

In Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, we learn that Sky and Sophie are still together but in a turbulent relationship. After reconciling, Sky realizes she is pregnant and decides to show more support and love for Sophie and stay with her in Kalokairi rather than pursue a career in New York.

Did the actors in Mamma Mia really sing?

The cast members performed their own singing. Meryl Streep first saw the musical in October 2001 with her daughter Louisa, and her daughter's friends in Manhattan.

Are they drunk at the end of Mamma Mia?

Oh, to be the cast of Mammia Mia, romping around the Greek islands, tipsy off ouzo and getting paid for it. If you liked this story, check out this article about a thrift shop that sells movie props. The post Apparently, the whole cast of 'Mamma Mia' was simply drunk during filming appeared first on In The Know.