It Sucks We Won’t See Amanda Seyfried’s Joni Mitchell
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Amanda Seyfried was cast as Joni Mitchell in a biopic about Mitchell and her manager Elliot Roberts, but the project was canceled after Roberts' death.
- Seyfried prepared for the role by meeting Joni Mitchell, sharing a steak dinner, and listening to Mitchell's album Blue together.
- To embody the character, Seyfried learned to play the entire Blue album on dulcimer, an experience she described as emotionally powerful and affirming her musicianship.
- Seyfried showcased her musical skills on The Tonight Show, performing Mitchell's song "California" on dulcimer, highlighting her readiness for musical film roles.
- Fans and critics alike feel Seyfried should continue pursuing movie musicals, as her talent in this genre has been widely praised.
