“But we wanted nicki”: Internet divided as Sabrina Carpenter is reportedly being eyed for a role in ‘Mamma Mia 3’

On May 28, 2025, speculations about the long-awaited third Mamma Mia! movie achieved a new degree of urgency when several news sites stated that pop singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter is "being eyed" for a part in the movie. Judy Craymer, the producer, has confirmed that production has actually begun, even though there is still a lot of discussion online over whether Carpenter should be cast. Some people believe that her concerts with ABBA are the greatest way to get ready, while others wonder whether she should be with older pop stars like Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep.

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The internet is divided as Sabrina Carpenter is reportedly being eyed for a role in Mamma Mia 3

On the X.com handle of Pop Base, a post was added with the caption:

"Sabrina Carpenter is being eyed for a role in ‘Mamma Mia! 3.’ (via DEADLINE)"

One of the top comments on the post read:

"but we wanted nicki" (@tophiaslaydell on X.com)

Some more comments on the post read:

"I don’t get the hype." (@Billy2stone on X.com)

"There is no better person to do it than her." (@0xKrop on X.com)

Some users on X.com were happy and found that Sabrina would be the perfect choice to be cast for the role, while others opposed the idea and preferred someone else and couldn't support the hype behind her.

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Another post was added to the X.com handle of Film Updates with the caption:

"Sabrina Carpenter is reportedly being eyed for a role in ‘MAMMA MIA 3.’"

The post received comments such as:

"oh she's just made for that role 😩" (@Scope360Journal on X.com)

"we want thissss" (@diegi_xcx on X.com)

"She’s being eyed alright" (@TheArtfulMan1 on X.com)

"I’m definitely watching" (@Saniyah190 on X.com)

Some fans and followers were very excited for Sabrina's role and considered her the best. They expressed eagerness to watch her perform the role with grace.

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Another post was added to the X.com handle of Sabrina Times, which was captioned:

"Sabrina Carpenter is a runner up choice to play in Mama Mia 3 according to deadline!"

Even if there isn't a signed contract, Sabrina Carpenter is a great choice for Mamma Mia 3 due to Judy Craymer's suggestions, Amanda Seyfried's encouragement, and her performances that show how much she loves ABBA. Fans will be closely watching any official casting news, as the franchise's chemistry and Carpenter's youthful excitement are hotly debated on social media. If Carpenter does join the cast of Mamma Mia!, it will be the next thrilling part of a story that, like ABBA's music, has endured the test of time.