"Mom Mia! Here We Go Again": All you need to know before the movie begins

After a long period of ten years, the wait ends: the sequel to the cult film of good humor will be released on July 19th. Story, Songs, Stars: We tell you what you think of the musical sequel "Mamma Mia! Here we go again "

The Sequel

Unlike" Mamma Mia! ", The sequel does not rest on an already existing musical, but has been rewritten from scratch, including specially produced music. Catherine Johnson who was responsible for the theatrical production of "Mamma Mia!", However, worked on the script of the sequel – with Richard Curtis ("4 marriages and one death" , "Love Actually") and Ol Parker who also took the lead.It is "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" – in contrast to the original, in which the script and the direction was in the hands of women – in the hand of a man farm

The story

The story begins a few years after the events on the Greek island: Sophie now 25, pregnant, but not feeling safe, Donna's best friends Donna – Tanya and Rosie – give the young woman the courage to tell her how it all began: In the summer of 1979, when the three potential fathers of Donna Sophie, Bill, Jack and Sam know each other and love Dynamos, as the trio calls them themselves, overcome their evil love. In addition to a large meeting in the here and now, much of the film is taking place in the 70s.

alias Meryl Streep in the following, was successfully kept under lock
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Meryl Streep

It is not known how and if Donna aka Meryl Streep will be involved in the film – neither in the trailer, nor in the text of the press, is explicitly discussed. In the trailer, she is often mentioned in the past, and Sophie complains about missing her mother right now – suggesting that Donna is now dead. On the other hand, however, speaks that Meryl Streep has turned around 1 week with the team, which would be too much for flashbacks. And a fellow officer Christine Baranski reportedly told Donna's role in the film only: "It will be a good surprise for the public." So you can be curious!

The Songs

All Abba -Fans can look forward to all kinds of Swedish band's good mood hits: The official soundtrack includes Mamma Mia as well as 17 other songs, including classics like Fernando, When I Kissed the Teacher, Waterloo, I Have A Dream and Dancing Queen. The member of Abba, Benny Andersson responsible for the soundtrack, ensures that the tubes fit perfectly into the summer backdrop.

These three charming gentlemen are back in the game: Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgård and Colin Firth in "Mamma Mia! We will return here "
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The Stars

About a decade later, all actors return for the followings: In addition to Meryl Streep one becomes Amanda Seyfried as Sophie, Pierce Brosnan Stellan Skarsgård and Colin Firth as their three fathers, Christine Baranski and Julie Walters received as best friends of Donna and Dominic Cooper as Sophie & # 39; s Friend Sky. New are the young Dynamos and the rejuvenated versions of Bill, Jack and Sam. The young Donna is performed by Lily James who plays one of the leading roles and also expresses her singing voice. A special apparition to Dear as Sophie's grandmother, who suddenly emerged and rather undesirable from sinking.

The Summer Feeling

The sequel plays again especially in Greece; more precisely on the picturesque island of Kalokairi. Filming took place on the Croatian island of Vis and England, focusing again on the summer season. The first clips of trailers and short scenes reveal that "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again "should in no way be inferior to its predecessor in terms of summer feeling and good mood.

This is probably also responsible for Abba's world-famous earwigs and the colorful and very prominent distribution that apparently amused much behind the camera. The colorful costumes and the sun of Greece do the rest, that "Mamma Mia! Here we go again "just as its predecessor has things for summer success.