Christine Baranski cleared up the long-standing rumor that the cast of Mamma Mia! was drunk while filming the movie, by saying they never drank on set, but were very hungover one day after going out to dinner and drinking Tsipouro, a Greek spirit that has a 40%–45% ABV.

Are actors drunk or high on set?

While some performances make you believe the actor must have been intoxicated while filming, actors do not usually drink actual alcohol on set. Instead, they are given prop drinks, which look like alcoholic beverages but do not contain any level of alcohol.

What did the cast of Mamma Mia drink?

Nothing has ever made more sense. The video, which is from The Making of Mamma Mia, starts with Christine Baranski saying they thought it would be a “good idea to drink ouzo”. Producer Gary Goetzman then explains they would have shots for breakfast to get them going.

Did the cast of Mamma Mia have fun filming?

However, in the case of "Mamma Mia!," it's easy to buy that its stars had a grand ol' time during filming. In fact, if the final product is any indication, they probably enjoyed themselves a little too much.

Did the actors do their own singing in Mamma Mia?

Streep wrote to the producers to praise them for bringing a little happiness and fun to the lives of New York City's people following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The cast members performed their own singing.

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Why did Meryl Streep leave Mamma Mia?

Craymer told Entertainment Weekly that Streep "was hesitant about doing another film because she doesn't typically do sequels." It makes sense for an Academy Award-winning actor to feel this way, as Streep probably always wants to keep her filmography fresh for her career.

Who auditioned for Sophie in Mamma Mia?

Amy Adams, Brittany Murphy, Busy Philipps, Evan Rachel Wood, Jessica Biel, Kirsten Dunst, Leighton Meester, Mandy Moore, and Zooey Deschanel auditioned for the role of Sophie.

Why was Streep not in Mamma Mia 2?

Regarding the decision to kill off Donna in the first place, Craymer said it was born from necessity. She explained that Streep "was hesitant about doing another film because she doesn't typically do sequels," so turning the follow-up into a combined prequel and sequel was a natural next step.

What did Meryl Streep think of Mamma Mia?

Streep revealed that she had signed on for the first film because she had seen the musical on Broadway in the aftermath of the World Trade Centre attacks in 2001. “It was an extremely traumatic event for everyone in the city, and Mamma Mia! became an important piece for me and my family at the time,” Streep said.

Did Meryl Streep like filming Mamma Mia?

“It was just a deliriously happy shoot,” she said. “We were all sweaty, hoarse, and exhausted by the end of every day, and it was an absolute dream. I don't ever remember not having the time of my life.” Streep wasn't alone in having the time of her life while shooting the Mamma Mia!

What did Cher get paid for Mamma Mia?

How much did Cher get for Mamma Mia? Cher reportedly made a whopping $1 million for just seven minutes of screentime in Mamma Mia!

What does Tom Hanks have to do with Mamma Mia?

In 2008, he executive-produced the musical comedy, Mamma Mia!, and the Emmy Award-winning mini-series, John Adams. Hanks made his Broadway debut in 2013 in Ephron's play Lucky Guy, which earned him a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.

What was Meryl Streep paid for Mamma Mia?

Naturally, a sequel was placed into development, but Streep's contributions to Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again were whittled down significantly. Despite her screentime being reduced to roughly five minutes of the 114-minute film, the sole follow-up she's ever signed on for reportedly netted her $3m.

What actors are heavy drinkers?

Do actors get drunk for drunk scenes?

The answer is an emphatic no. "We were firm about that from the beginning," Mikkelsen tells BBC Culture via Zoom. "If you do one or two scenes in a film when you are supposed to be very drunk, you might have a beer to get the feel of it, but we were doing this every day for 60 days, so that would be a no-go.

Are actors allowed to eat on set?

Production companies rely heavily on restaurant supply companies to give their kitchen and dining rooms a realistic look. Actors eat real food in the scenes, but they're not swallowing every bite. Since multiple takes are required to get the scene just right, actors spit the food into a bucket between takes.

Did Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried get along?

Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep. Among the many costars to reunite on the 2024 Golden Globes red carpet, there was perhaps no better or no sweeter interaction than that shared by Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep.

How old was Cher in Mamma Mia 2?

In Mamma Mia 2, Cher will play Meryl Streep's mother. Meryl Streep is 68 years old. Cher is 71. And this means that, in the Mamma Mia universe, Cher gave birth to Meryl Streep when she was three.

Why is Meryl Streep not in Mamma Mia 3?

Instead of following a much younger Donna, Mamma Mia 3 can follow a grown-up Donna through flashbacks, allowing the movie to bring Streep back in a much bigger capacity than a cameo as a ghost.

Is Mamma Mia 3 coming out?

Thankfully, both co-creator and producer Judy Craymer, and director of Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again Ol Parker have now confirmed that there are plans for Mamma Mia 3 to happen.

Did Sophie and Sky break up?

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.

Who is Sophie's dad in Mamma Mia?

Although the film never reveals who Sophie's dad is, fans do have their suspicions. Atom Tickets recently surveyed customers about the mystery, and the results were pretty mixed. While 40 percent believe Sophie's dad is Sam, 16 percent think it's Bill, and 14 percent think it's Harry.

Was Emily Blunt in Mamma Mia?

Emily Blunt passed in auditions and almost got the role of Sophie in Mamma Mia, that later went to Amanda Seyfried: “Emily Blunt passed because she had moved to Los Angeles and was doing quite well at the time—this would've been right after The Devil Wears Prada.”

Which ABBA members cameo in Mamma Mia?

Ulvaeus and Andersson made cameos in both films. In the first "Mamma Mia" movie, Andersson played the piano on the dock while the cast performed "Dancing Queen." Ulvaeus appeared in the ending credits as a Greek god during the cast's performance of "Waterloo." In "Mamma Mia!