Why did Meryl Streep not do the second Mamma Mia?

Simply put, Meryl Streep doesn't need to make sequels to her films. When Universal initially started talking about creating a Mamma Mia! sequel, the key factor was whether or not the original cast would return, and according to Craymer, Streep just wasn't interested.Nov 4, 2020

Did Meryl Streep say no to Mamma Mia 2?

So we're skeptical if we'll ever know the full story behind why Streep was left out of the prequel. But when the director of Mamma Mia 2, Ol Parker, steps up to explain, we have no choice but to take his word for it. And contrary to the assumed reason, it wasn't because of scheduling issues (via Cosmopolitan).

Is there going to be a Mamma Mia 3?

Mamma Mia! 3 isn't confirmed, but some of the cast and crew from the previous movies have hinted that it's a possibility.

Is it true Meryl Streep doesn’t do sequels?

Meryl Streep Has Never Done a Sequel to a Movie and Refuses to Start With 'The Devil Wears Prada' Meryl Streep took a chance on herself when she accepted the starring role in The Devil Wears Prada as Miranda Priestly. The then-55-year-old actor said she fought for her salary before signing onto the film.

Why does Meryl Streep never do sequels?

Simply put, Meryl Streep doesn't need to make sequels to her films. … In order to overcome those obstacles, Craymer and the team went with a prequel, which allowed them to bring in a new, younger cast, led by James, with key actors from the first film like Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper reprising their roles.

What happened to Meryl Streep in Mamma Mia?

In the present, Donna, played by Meryl Streep in the original 2008 "Mamma Mia," has passed away. Her daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is running a hotel from the Greek Island where they lived together.

Did Tom Hanks produce Mamma Mia?

Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, were executive producers of both "Mamma Mia" and "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again."

What is the name of Meryl Streep’s daughter?

Is Sam Sophie’s dad Mamma Mia?

But after reading all Sarah's evidence, I have to agree with her – no matter how hot Bill is, Sam is still the father. Sorry to disappoint you all. Mamma Mia! is available on Netflix now.