Amanda Seyfried: Last News

A Russian nesting doll of trauma, meta-text, and workplace politicking, “Seven Veils” stretches the boundaries of its medium to tell a story that hovers between several different thematic and narrative levels. An opera inside a movie that is a synthesis of in-universe history and abuse, the film uses “Salome” as a launching pad to explore what it means to grapple with trauma and its enduring legacy.

Having already created series like “New Girl” and sitcoms like “Single Parents” and “Bless This Mess,” writer/showrunner/producer Liz Merriwether’s position in TV comedy is well-cemented by now. But she really kicked it up a serious notch with “The Dropout,” an excellent mini-series charting the rise and fall of the disgraced biotechnology company Theranos and its founder, Elizabeth Holmes, played by Amanda Seyfried (read our review), which was showered with love at the 2022 Emmy Awards, the PGA, WGA and the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Matt Minton mminton@variety.com SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Long Bright River,” now streaming on Peacock. Two years before Liz Moore’s novel “Long Bright River” ever hit shelves in 2020 and became a bestseller — and one of Barack Obama’s top books of the year — she was approached by different producers. Now, it’s an eight-episode Peacock series starring Amanda Seyfried.

Amanda Seyfried has denied that her recent viral cover of Joni Mitchell‘s ‘California’ was her audition for the folk legend’s biopic.Earlier this month, actor Amanda Seyfried made an appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, where she performed an impromptu cover of Mitchell’s 1971 classic ‘California’, also impressing audiences by playing the dulcimer.Since then, a slew of celebrities and fans alike have been campaigning for the Mamma Mia! and Les Misérables actor to play a young Joni in the musician’s biopic. Among several of her backers were Jameela Jamil, Regina Spektor, Gwen Stefani, Maya Hawke, Ryan Tedder, Charlie Puth, Matt Bomer, Sheryl Crow, Aaron Paul and Kate Hudson.Now, however, Seyfried has clarified in a chat with Variety’s Just For Variety podcast that she never meant for the cover to be taken as an audition: “It was not an audition.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Joni Mitchell covers are not for the faint of heart or voice, so Amanda Seyfried‘s decision to cover a verse from the singer’s 1971 classic “California” on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” last week was a brave one — not just because of the celestial high note on the chorus, but because she also accompanied herself on the dulcimer. Social media quickly jumped in, with fans urging Seyfried to be cast as the young Mitchell in Cameron Crowe’s forthcoming biopic. However, Seyfried insists the viral “Tonight Show” moment was not part of a campaign to try to win the role.

Kelly Clarkson is expected to resume taping March 13 on her eponymous talk show after an unexplained absence left fans wondering where their favorite singer-host had gone.

Nathan Fielder has been spotted visiting Elizabeth Holmes in prison, sparking speculation about a possible new project involving the disgraced Theranos founder.

After making her directorial debut with the thoughtful and striking drama “Passing,” actor/filmmaker Rebecca Hall may have found her next project, a drama based on the life of novelist, poet, and essayist Erica Jong, best known for her controversial novel “Fear of Flying,” a groundbreaking cultural touchstone and feminist take on sexual pleasure, that caused a sensation in 1973. READ MORE: ‘Long Bright River’ Trailer: Amanda Seyfried Plays A Cop Investigating A Murder During The Opioid Crisis Described in passing in a New York Times article this week as a biopic of Jong, Amanda Seyfried, who will star in the lead role, told The Playlist in an exclusive interview about her new upcoming crime drama Peacock series, “Long Bright River,” the narrative goes beyond just that label or genre.

Following their critically acclaimed and award-winning drama series, “The Dropout” for Hulu, Oscar-nominated and Emmy winner actress Amanda Seyfried is teaming up again with that series celebrated creator/writer/producer Elizabeth Meriwether (“New Girl, “Bless This Mess”). Their new collaboration is a series remake of the 1987 neo-noir thriller “Black Widow” starring Debra Winger and Theresa Russell and directed by the late Bob Rafelson (“Five Easy Pieces.

Aramide Tinubu Peacock‘s “Long Bright River,” based on Liz Moore’s best-selling novel and adapted to television by Moore and Nikki Toscano, offers audiences a much more distinctive tale than the typical murder mystery. The limited series, which centers on Philadephia patrol cop Mickey Fitzpatrick (an outstanding Amanda Seyfried), is a layered narrative about two sisters, an inescapable family history and a community doomed by poverty, addiction and negligence. With a team of women directors at the helm, “Long Bright River” opens in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.

Every year right about now, the Emmy race starts ramping up, with lots of shows releasing in the spring sweet spot — they’ll be fresh in your minds for Emmys campaigning and inside of the May 31 eligibility cut-off date. Of course we’ll have plenty of big returning awards-centric shows—The Last of Us, Hacks, Poker Face, The Bear, Severance and The White Lotus, to name just a few— but what are the brand new shows we have yet to see?

The Housemaid” shouldn’t worry about being unhappy about the film adaptation, Michele Morrone told Variety at the SXSW TV Film Festival. “I think the film is going to be very faithful to the book. That’s all I can actually say,” Morrone, who portrays Enzo in the upcoming film, said while promoting “Another Simple Favor.” As for what he could tease about his character, there wasn’t much except that Enzo is “a weirdo.” “I like to play weirdos as you know,” he quipped.

Jack Dunn Amanda Seyfried says Glen Powell saved her from a catastrophic wardrobe malfunction at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards. “My boobs fell out of my dress at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards. I was wearing this amazing vintage dress.

Amanda Seyfried opened up about having a serious wardrobe malfunction during a conversation with Glen Powell.

Amanda Seyfried glistened in gold on the red carpet at the premiere of her new Peacock series Long Bright River on Wednesday night (March 5) in New York City.

Amanda Seyfried has performed a short cover of Joni Mitchell‘s iconic 1971 tune ‘California’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – check it out below.Appearing on a recent episode of The Tonight Show, to promote her upcoming TV show Long Bright River, Seyfried and Fallon kicked off their conversation talking about her musical talents – including her performances in musical films like Mamma Mia! and Les Misérables.When asked about her musical talents, Seyfried revealed that she learned how to play the dulcimer during the COVID-19 pandemic. After Fallon brandished a dulcimer, Seyfried shared that she would like to play ‘California’ off Joni Mitchell’s beloved ‘Blue’ album.“She wrote a lot of the songs from the Blue album on the dulcimer, and I learned a lot of stuff from [that] album when the world stopped,” Seyfried said before launching into a performance of the first verse and chorus of ‘California’.Check out her cover below.After the episode aired and a snippet of the performance was shared on social media, throngs of viewers expressed their amazement at her performance and have since begun championing her to play Mitchell in a biopic.Among several of her backers – see in the comments section of the Instagram post below – are Jameela Jamil, Regina Spektor, Gwen Stefani, Maya Hawke, Ryan Tedder, Charlie Puth, Matt Bomer, Sheryl Crow, Aaron Paul and Kate Hudson.

Jennifer’s Body could be in the works.Released in 2009, and written by Oscar winner Diablo Cody (Juno), Seyfried played a nerdy highschooler whose cheerleader best friend (Megan Fox) becomes possessed. The film was not a financial or critical success, but has gained a cult following over time due to a reappraisal from fans and a Queer-friendly reading of the two leads’ friendship.While attending the Toronto Film Festival for her upcoming project Seven Veils, Seyfried was filmed revealing that a sequel is being worked on.“I think we’re making [a second] one,” she told fans while signing autographs.

Sydney Sweeney is hitting the red carpet on Oscars night!

moves to a monthly preview for everything coming to streaming, broadcast, movie theaters, and more. There’s obviously plenty to look forward to, , which will pay tribute to the entertainment capitol of the world—Los Angeles—especially in the wake of the devastating wildfires.As the new month begins (and we spring forward next Sunday, March 9), fan favorites like , , The Connors, and The Righteous Gemstones return.

Amanda Seyfried is stepping out for the premiere of her thriller movie!

Matt Minton mminton@variety.com Amanda Seyfried is back in a leading television role following “The Crowded Room” and her Emmy award-winning turn in “The Dropout.” Based on the New York Times bestseller by Liz Moore published in 2020, the limited series “Long Bright River” follows Mickey (Seyfried), a police officer patrolling an area of Philadelphia that was particularly hit by the opioid crisis. After three girls are found dead, Mickey is forced to grapple with her past as she searches for answers. The tense trailer shows Mickey’s journey as she is questioned for her interest in the case and her personal connection.