Actress Christine Baranski reveals reservations about dance numbers in film 'Mamma Mia!'
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Flashing back to the lively set of Mamma Mia!, Christine Baranski dished out some juicy gossip about the cast's dance struggles – and Stellan Skarsgaard might take the dancing cake. During her visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the 73-year-old actress, promoting the new season of Nine Perfect Strangers, couldn't help but reminisce about the unforgettable Mamma Mia! days with Stellan, Pierce Brosnan, and Colin Firth.
With Steve reminding her of their Mamma Mia! days and flashing a beloved cast photo, Baranski couldn't help but share some hilarious footage. It turns out Brosnan was all about the upbeat vibes, "skipping down the hill multiple times" during the filming of Dancing Queen. Colin Firth, on the the other hand, brought his own brand of energy, as Baranski chuckled, "Colin meant all his moves ironically."
Now, when it comes to Skarsgaard, the dancing fun hit a bump. "Stellan hated it," admitted Baranski, sharing a memory of dancing their way down a hill and landing on a dock for the big musical number. But the director, Ol Parker, wasn't ready to let him off the hook just yet. "Finally, Ol Parker, the director, said, 'Stellan, your close-up is next. You've got to do the moves now.'"
And that's when things really got interesting – or shall we say, dramatic. "He let out a string of expletives," shared Baranski, laughing. "It was like Ol had asked him to perform Arabic poetry while jumping rope. He was like, 'I can't do this.'"
But our dedicated Swedish actor didn't let us down. "He did it," Baranski confirmed, grinning. "It was so funny. I love Stellan. He's the greatest. He's a wonderful actor. He was a great colleague."
Even with moves that might not have won him a disco ball trophy, Skarsgaard certainly delivered a performance to remember – expletives and all.
[1] Stellan Skarsgaard reportedly struggled with the dance routines in Mamma Mia![2] Pierce Brosnan seemed to approach the musical numbers more enthusiastically than Stellan Skarsgaard.[3] Despite Stellan Skarsgaard's reservations, his performance in Mamma Mia! contributed to the film's overall success.[4] Dancing sequences in Mamma Mia! were complex, which may have added to Stellan Skarsgaard's discomfort.[5] Christine Baranski noted that Stellan Skarsgaard was not fond of the dance sequences in Mamma Mia!.
- Christine Baranski revealed that Stellan Skarsgaard had a difficult time with the dance routines during the filming of Mamma Mia!.
- In comparison, Pierce Brosnan showed more enthusiasm for the musical numbers in the movie.
- Despite his reservations, Stellan Skarsgaard's performance in Mamma Mia! was still impactful enough to contribute to the film's overall success.
- The dance sequences in Mamma Mia! were intricate, which potentially added to Stellan Skarsgaard's unease.
- Christine Baranski mentioned that Stellan Skarsgaard was not fond of the dance sequences in Mamma Mia!.
