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These 6 Actors Were Considered for Dominic Cooper's 'Mamma Mia' Role, According to Casting Director

The beloved movie musical Mamma Mia! was released in theaters 15 years ago and the cast and crew recently took a look back at the making of the hit film for a Vogue oral history feature.

Casting directors Priscilla John and Ellen Lewis chatted about all of the actors that they saw for the roles of Sky and Sophie.

We already learned about the 17 actresses who auditioned for the role of Sophie, which went to Amanda Seyfried. Now it’s time to learn about the six actors considered for Dominic Cooper‘s role of Sky.

“We really fought for Dominic, because the studio said they thought he wasn’t fun enough. They saw him as a bad boy and seemed to want someone a bit more saccharine,” Priscilla said.

Dominic added, “I remember thinking not to even bother auditioning, as I thought I was never going to get it. I don’t consider myself a musical theater person at all, so I was a bit skeptical. But I remember being persuaded by the lovely Priscilla to suck it up.”

Browse through the slideshow to see the six other actors considered for Sky…

Jude Law Doused Himself In A Special, Stinky Perfume For 'Firebrand', Alicia Vikander Calls It 'Wonderfully Terrifying'

Jude Law and Alicia Vikander step out for the photo call in support of their new movie Firebrand during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

The two stars met up with director Karim Aïnouz, and co-stars Sam Riley, Mina Andala, Amr Waked, Junia Rees, and Patrick Buckley for the event, which was followed by a press conference.

During the panel, Jude opened up about the lengths he went to in order to become King Henry VIII – he mixed a special scent with puss, blood, fecal matter and sweat. It was made special from a British perfumer for Jude for the movie.

“I thought it would have a great impact if I smelled awful,” he joked. “Because you could smell (the real) Henry three rooms away.”

Alicia added that “Every camera operator was hurling. Jude, you were really wonderfully terrifying!”

Just the night before, Jude and Alicia hit the red carpet for the premiere of the film.

FYI: Alicia is wearing Louis Vuitton.

Head to the gallery to see 45+ pictures of Jude Law, Alicia Vikander and more at the Firebrand press conference during Cannes…More Here! »

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Alicia Vikander & Michael Fassbender Couple Up For Her 'Firebrand' Premiere at Cannes with Jude Law

Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender looked all loved up on the red carpet for the premiere of her new movie, Firebrand.

The cute couple walked the red carpet together at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on Sunday night (May 21) with her co-stars, including Sam Riley, and director Karim Aïnouz.

Chatting with THR, Alicia revealed that she did her research into playing Catherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII, played by Jude.

“No one really cared that she was the first woman in British history that published books under her own name,” she shared, before adding that Parr was “managing this danger and person next to [her] all the time. To survive that, you have to be very delicate and clever.”

If you missed it, Alicia and Michael will be starring in their second project together soon.

FYI: Alicia is wearing a Louis Vuitton look and Jude is in Brioni.

Head to the gallery to see 40+ pictures of Alicia Vikander, Jude Law and more at the Firebrand premiere at Cannes…More Here! »

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Rosamund Pike Wears One Pearl Earring To 'Radioactive' Premiere in London

Rosamund Pike wears a chic red pantsuit for the premiere of her new movie, Radioactive, held at The Curzon Mayfair on Sunday (March 8) in London.

The 41-year-old actress joined co-star Sam Riley with director Marjane Satrapi, writer Jack Thorne and producer Paul Webster on the red carpet.

Gemma Arterton was also at the red carpet event.

Radioactive is a story of the scientific and romantic passions of Marie Sklodowska-Curie (Polish scientist) and Pierre Curie, and the reverberation of their discoveries throughout the 20th century.

The movie is set to open on April 24 in the United States.

FYI: Rosamund is wearing Alexander McQueen.

25+ pictures inside of Rosamund Pike, Sam Riley and more at the Radioactive premiere in London…

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Rosamund Pike Walks Her First Red Carpet of the Year!

Rosamund Pike walks the red carpet at the premiere of her movie Radioactive on Monday (February 24) at UGC Danton in Paris, France.

The Oscar-nominated actress was joined at the event by her co-star Sam Riley.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Rosamund Pike

This marks Rosamund‘s first appearance on a red carpet in 2020. The last time that she stepped out for an event was at the Radioactive premiere at the Toronto Film Festival back in September 2019.

Radioactive is a journey through Marie Curie’s (Pike) enduring legacies – her passionate relationships, scientific breakthroughs, and the consequences that followed for her and for the world.

FYI: Rosamund is wearing a Givenchy look.

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'Maleficent 2' Cast Hits the Red Carpet at London Premiere

The stars of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil join forces for the European premiere!

Harris Dickinson, Juno Temple, and David Gyasi stepped out for the event held at Odeon IMAX Waterloo on Wednesday (October 9) in London, England.

They were joined by their co-stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lesley Manville, Sam Riley, Kae Alexander, Jenn Murray, Fernanda Diniz, and director Joachim Ronning.

Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis was also there to show his support.

Don’t miss Maleficent: Mistress of Evil when it hits theaters on October 18! Watch the trailer.

See photos of stars Elle Fanning at the premiere here and Angelina Jolie here if you missed them.

20+ pictures inside of the Maleficent: Mistress of Evil cast at the premiere… More Here! »

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Angelina Jolie Reunites with Son Maddox at 'Maleficent 2' Premiere!

Angelina Jolie poses for photos with her daughter Zahara and son Maddox at the Japan premiere of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil at Roppongi Hills arena on Thursday (October 3) in Tokyo, Japan.

Angelina stars in the film and was joined at the event by her co-stars Miyavi and Sam Riley.

Angelina officially reunited with Maddox for the first time in a month since she dropped him off at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.

Angelina recently brought all of her kids, apart from Maddox, to the premiere of the film in the USA.

FYI: Angelina is wearing Ralph & Russo.

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