Amanda Seyfried Details Preparation for Canceled Joni Mitchell Biopic
Actress Amanda Seyfried has revealed her extensive preparation for a previously canceled Joni Mitchell biopic. In an interview with British GQ, Seyfried shared that she had been attached to play the iconic singer-songwriter and had learned to perform Mitchell's entire "Blue" album on dulcimer, piano, and guitar during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her viral rendition of Mitchell's "California" on "The Tonight Show" was a direct result of this immersion in the role.
Oscar-nominated actress Amanda Seyfried was previously attached to portray Joni Mitchell in a biopic that has since been canceled.
Seyfried discussed her involvement in the project during an interview with British GQ. She disclosed that her preparation for the role included learning to play Mitchell's seminal "Blue" album in its entirety on dulcimer, piano, and guitar.
This dedicated practice occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seyfried's efforts to embody the musician extended to her performance of Mitchell's song "California" on "The Tonight Show," which garnered significant attention and was directly linked to her biopic preparation.
According to Variety, the biopic project involving Seyfried did not move forward.
