In case you failed to make it to the end of Mama Mia 2, you must have one question in your mind- why did they kill Donna Sheridan? Isn’t it so? Yes, we are talking about the 2018 film Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Well, Donna’s character was portrayed by the actress Meryl Streep.
Directed by Ol Parker, the musical comedy Mamma Mia 2 was released on 3 August 2018. In this sequel, Sophie found more details about her mother, Donna’s life. Where? That was the subject place, the island of Kalokairi. Sophie reopened the hotel of her family, Bella Donna, and eventually got to learn about her three suspected fathers.
Talking about Meryl Streep, the actress did an incredible job in the Mamma Mia franchise. For the same, she, Donna, even earned a Grammy nomination.
Some of Meryl Streep’s notable works include- The Devil Wears Prada, Don’t Look Up, Into the Woods, Postcards from the Edge, Ricki, And The Flash, etc.
Coming back to Donna Sheridan, she had three possible romantic interests. But, she was a generous woman, moreover, a good mother. Also, she raised Sophie pretty well. Well, Donna Sheridan passed away in Mamma Mia 2, as she got killed. But why? If you are looking for the answers, here you go!
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Why Did They Kill Donna Sheridan In Mamma Mia 2? Reason Revealed
Did Donna Sheridan get murdered in Mamma Mia 2? Not at all! We meant the story writers who killed her character in Mamma Mia! This particular plot didn’t go well with the expectations of the audience. Meryl Streep as Donna Sheridan passed away in the gap between Mamma Mia 1 (2008) and 2 (2018). Just a visual of her daughter, Sophie having sight of her death was shown.
It was very much evident that Donna Sheridan would die in this film. That was hinted on the trailer itself. Still, people were surprised to know that. But why did Donna get killed?
It was a bit related to Meryl Streep having conflicts regarding her schedule. The director opened up about settling on that as it felt to be the best story to get worked on. Concerning Donna Sheridan’s death, Ol Parker said, “I think it’s the most meaningful and emotional and impactful way to tell that story, and this was my suggestion. It was greatly discussed with everyone, and Meryl was thrilled and delighted with it.”
How did Donna die in Mamma Mia? What was the cause? It was a life-threatening disease. Donna Sheridan died after struggling with cancer. The film didn’t show the death of Donna in detail. But, the director claimed to have made the aftermath slow. It was made so that people get used to it with time. Some viewers got disappointed by Donna’s death, though!
The major reason for killing off the character was Meryl Streep never preferred doing a sequel. She is always fond of jumping onto new projects, embarking on new journeys, etc. So, the directors felt like making her role short, and the actress agreed too. A series of flashbacks were shown in Mamma Mia 2.
When the remaining cast got to know that Meryl agreed to do the sequel, everyone said Yes! Some even didn’t read the script and rejoined the crew. Ol Parker said, “I was just trying to find the most dramatic and impactful story that I could find to tell.”
There are certain comedies where we experience painful losses. Mamma Mia is one of them! If you want to watch the movie now, make sure you are subscribed to Amazon Prime Video.
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