Christine Baranski Shares Skarsgård's Mamma Mia! Dance Struggles

Christine Baranski revealed that while filming 'Mamma Mia!' and its sequel, Stellan Skarsgård openly disliked participating in the dance routines and often expressed his frustration on set. Unlike Pierce Brosnan, who was enthusiastic, and Colin Firth, who danced with irony, Skarsgård's discomfort led director Ol Parker to frequently avoid filming him during musical numbers. Baranski recounted a memorable incident during the 'Dancing Queen' scene when Skarsgård let out a string of expletives after being asked for a close-up, jokingly comparing it to performing 'Arabic poetry while jumping rope.' Despite his initial reluctance, Skarsgård ultimately performed as required, displaying professionalism. These anecdotes reveal the different attitudes among the cast toward the film's choreography and add context to the joyful scenes seen on screen.