"That's a perfect casting choice" - Fans nod in approval as Amanda Seyfried roots for Sabrina Carpenter to play her daughter in Mamma Mia 3

Actress and singer, Amanda Seyfried recently gave an interview to ABC News and spoke about Mamma Mia. Additionally, the actress also commented on the speculations about Sabrina Carpenter playing her daughter’s role in the future installment of the movie.

Asking the question, journalist Will Gans specified how Cher and Meryl Streep, who just have a three-year age difference played mother and daughter in Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again. To this, Amanda Seyfried responded and said:

“You’re right, actually, it doesn’t matter. You know what? Old age makeup for me. That’s what it will be. Especially if it means that Carpenter will join them on their next family adventure. I don’t mind. I’m an actor. I’ll do it. If Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I’ll make it happen. It’s fine. She’s… I’m a big fan.”

As soon as Amanda’s statement made its way on social media, fans were left excited, even though Mamma Mia 3 has not been announced yet officially. An X user, @PopCrave posted about Amanda Seyfried’s statement on the platform, and an internet user responded by saying:

“That's a perfect casting choice! Both are incredibly talented, imagine the musical numbers!”

X users comment on Amanda Seyfried giving a go-ahead to Sabrina playing her daughter in "Mamma Mia 3." (Image via X/@FatimaQareen))

Other excited fans also commented and stated:

“Do it!! I'm dying over here for a Mamma Mia 3,” wrote one X user.

“Omg how cute would that be,” added another social media user on the post.

“Now that would be epic!” said another user.

Many other netizens also called them “queens,” and stated how they could not wait for the third movie of the franchise to be announced.

“2 queens,” commented an internet user.

“Sabrina and Amanda in Mamma Mia 3? Yes, please,” added another X user.

“Sabrina would bring such fresh energy to the role! It would be amazing to see that dynamic,” wrote a social media user on the post.

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Mamma Mia 3 has not been announced yet: More details about the franchise explored as Amanda Seyfried gives a go-ahead to Sabrina Carpenter playing her daughter

Mamma Mia was initially released in 2008 and was inspired by the 1999 book by Catherine Johnson of the same name. The first film featured Christine Baranski, Pierce Brosnan, Meryl Streep, Dominic Cooper, Colin Firth, and even Julie Walters.

The movie then got a sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again which was released in July 2018. While most of the cast remained the same, Lily James joined the cast to portray the role of young Donna.

The two movies have been a fan favorite and have received multiple awards including the Empire Awards, Golden Raspberry Awards, Golden Reel Awards, National Movie Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Satellite Awards, and many more. The movie was also nominated for the Grammys and the MTV Movie Awards.

On the other hand, Mamma Mia 3 has not been announced yet by the makers, and Amanda Seyfried has also made it clear, as she said during the ABC News interview:

“Everybody says Mamma Mia 3 is gonna happen. I mean, I haven’t seen a script.”

However, Hollywood Reporter mentioned in their report published on August 13, 2024, that Christina Baranski, who plays Tanya in the franchise stated that the producer of the franchise, Judy Craymer shared “the narrative plotline” of the third film. Furthermore, it is also worth noting that Sabrina Carpenter recently performed the title track of Mamma Mia on the opening night of her “Short N’ Sweet” tour.