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Star-Studded Lineup Sets Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Octet in Motion
entertainment1 month ago

Star-Studded Lineup Sets Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Octet in Motion

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet announced a star-studded cast, led by Amanda Seyfried and Rachel Zegler with Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jonathan Groff, Phillipa Soo, Tramell Tillman, Gaten Matarazzo, and Paul-Jordan Jansen, as the Off-Broadway chamber-choir about eight people in a support group for internet addiction heads to the screen, signaling a bold, thrilling direction after Tick, Tick… Boom!

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Octet Enlists Seyfried, Zegler, Groff in Star-Studded Film Adaptation
film1 month ago

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Octet Enlists Seyfried, Zegler, Groff in Star-Studded Film Adaptation

Amanda Seyfried and Rachel Zegler have joined Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Octet film musical, with Tramell Tillman, Phillipa Soo, Gaten Matarazzo, Jonathan Groff, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Paula, and Paul-Jordan Jansen rounding out the cast; Seyfried will play Jessica, Zegler Velma, and Tillman Marvin. The adaptation of Dave Malloy’s musical, directed by Annie Tippe, follows eight internet-obsessed people who lock away their phones to connect, marking Miranda’s second feature directing effort.

Amanda Seyfried & Rachel Zegler Lead Cast in Dave Malloy’s Octet Film From Lin-Manuel Miranda
entertainment1 month ago

Amanda Seyfried & Rachel Zegler Lead Cast in Dave Malloy’s Octet Film From Lin-Manuel Miranda

Casting for the film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet has been announced, with Amanda Seyfried as Jessica and Rachel Zegler as Velma leading a cast that includes Gaten Matarazzo, Phillipa Soo, Jonathan Groff, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tramell Tillman and Paul-Jordan Jansen; Lin-Manuel Miranda will direct, and Malloy is adapting his own musical for the screen.

Octet Gets Its Dream Team: Lin-Manuel Miranda Casts Seyfried, Zegler and More
entertainment1 month ago

Octet Gets Its Dream Team: Lin-Manuel Miranda Casts Seyfried, Zegler and More

Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed the cast for his upcoming feature film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s musical Octet, naming Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Philipa Soo, Gaten Matarazzo, Jonathan Groff, Tramell Tillman, and Paul-Jordan Jansen, with rehearsals underway as he directs his second feature after tick, tick…BOOM! The musical centers on internet addiction through an eight-person support group in a church basement.

Amanda Seyfried Calls The Housemaid EP Credit a Vanity, Not Earned
entertainment3 months ago

Amanda Seyfried Calls The Housemaid EP Credit a Vanity, Not Earned

Amanda Seyfried revealed on The Graham Norton Show that she didn’t realize she was credited as an executive producer on Paul Feig’s The Housemaid until three weeks into filming, calling the credit a vanity one since she mainly acted and hadn’t signed up to produce. Her team reportedly negotiated the EP credit after she saw the call sheet. The film, which also stars Sydney Sweeney, has neared $375 million worldwide.

Seyfried: Oscar Fame Isn’t the Point—Creativity Over Accolades
entertainment4 months ago

Seyfried: Oscar Fame Isn’t the Point—Creativity Over Accolades

Amanda Seyfried told The New Yorker that winning an Oscar isn’t essential, suggesting she’s come this far without one and that the nomination, not the win, can propel an actor’s career. She notes longevity comes from deliberate, art-focused choices amid big-budget projects, and points to The Housemaid’s financial success as validation. The interview references her past Oscar nomination for Mank and Golden Globes/ Critics’ Choice nods for The Testament of Ann Lee, underscoring that she’s resilient through career ebbs and flows and remains focused on meaningful roles.

Sydney Sweeney's 'The Housemaid' Sequel Officially Announced
entertainment4 months ago

Sydney Sweeney's 'The Housemaid' Sequel Officially Announced

The Housemaid movie, which was a box office hit, is getting a sequel with stars Sydney Sweeney and likely Amanda Seyfried returning. Rebecca Sonnenshine will write the script, and Paul Feig may direct. The sequel will be based on the next book in Freida McFadden’s series, The Housemaid’s Secret, and filming is expected to start in 2023 for a 2027 release.