Tom Hanks Producing Mamma Mia!
Playtone partners Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman have closed a deal to bring stage sensation Mamma Mia! to the big screen for a possible late 2007 release.
The story follows a bride-to-be on a Greek island who locates three men who might be her father and invites them to her wedding. The resulting conflict triggers 22 Abba hits like “Dancing Queen”, “Take a Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All”. Catherine Johnson, who wrote the show’s book, will also write the screenplay which will stick closely to the musical’s plot.
Mamma Mia! has grossed $1.6 billion since its London opening in 1999. It has been steadily among Broadway’s top five grossing shows since opening five years ago and averages over $1 million a week in ticket sales.
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