Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! (promoted as Mamma Mia! The Movie) is a 2008 romantic comedy film containing music directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Catherine Johnson based on her book of the 1999 theatre show of the same name. The film, in turn, is based on the songs of pop group ABBA, with additional music composed by ABBA member Benny Andersson. The film features an ensemble cast, including Christine Baranski, Pierce Brosnan, Dominic Cooper, Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried, Stellan Skarsgård, Meryl Streep and Julie Walters. The plot follows a young bride-to-be who invites three men to her upcoming wedding, each one with the possibility of being her father. The film was an international co-production between Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and was co-produced by Playtone and Littlestar Productions.
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| Language | English
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| Budget | $52,000,000 USD
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| Box office | $144,000,000 USD
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- Phyllida Lloyd also directed the original Broadway play.
- Mandy Moore, Amanda Bynes, Rachel McAdams, and Emmy Rossum were all considered for the part of Sophie. Olivia Newton-John and Michelle Pfeiffer were considered for the part of Donna. Bill Nighy was considered for one of the "father" parts.
- At the start of the "Dancing Queen" scene, the picture on Meryl Streep's bedroom mirror is Amanda Seyfried's professional head shot. At the end of 'Our Last Summer,' Donna is holding a collection of photos, including an actual baby picture of Seyfried.
- Stellan Skarsgård on why he flashed his behind: "We decided I should be cooking on the boat. I thought I should have an apron on. The director (Phyllida Lloyd) did not know I would be naked under there and have those butt tattoos. So when the camera rolled, I turned around right in front of it. The cameraman jumped and screamed, while Phyllida keeled over laughing."
- In the stage musical, and its soundtrack, Bill's last name is Austin. It was changed to Anderson in the film to fit in with the Swedish nationality of Stellan Skarsgård.
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