Christine Baranski Reveals Stellan Skarsgård Hated Dancing in Mamma Mia!

Christine Baranski revealed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that while filming the musical hits of "Mamma Mia!" and its sequel, the three male leads—Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Stellan Skarsgård—were reluctant to perform the dance numbers. Brosnan was enthusiastic and repeatedly skipped down the hill during the "Dancing Queen" sequence, while Firth performed his moves with irony. However, Skarsgård openly disliked the dance scenes and was notably resistant, even prompting director Ol Parker to insist he perform for his close-up. Baranski humorously described Skarsgård's reaction as expletive-filled, likening the request to doing "Arabic poetry while jumping rope." Despite his initial dislike and reluctance, Skarsgård ultimately participated, earning Baranski's admiration for his professionalism and acting talent. These candid anecdotes highlight the differing attitudes toward the film's elaborate choreography among the cast.