Amanda Seyfried, known for her diverse filmography, recently surprised herself by taking on the role of a police officer in the crime drama miniseries, “Long Bright River.” Reflecting on this unexpected casting, Seyfried confessed, “I never thought that I was going to get the opportunity to play a cop,” shortly after the series’ launch, as reported by Deadline.
Seyfried acknowledged that actors often impose limitations on themselves, shaped by how the industry perceives them. “I think there are certain limits that we all have as actors, and I think I put these limits on myself,” she explained. “The industry sees you in a certain way through the years, and I saw myself as someone who would not be able to have some kind of authority. I am slight and I was young for so long, until I wasn’t, and I think I just didn’t see it, and now I feel like I can play anything.”
The allure of “Long Bright River” lay in the complex, multi-layered character of Mickey Fitzpatrick, a Philadelphia police officer reminiscent of Kate Winslet’s acclaimed role in “Mare of Easttown.” Mickey embarks on a harrowing investigation into the murders of three women and the disappearance of her sister. The series, an adaptation of Liz Moore’s novel, created by Nikki Toscano, features a talented cast including Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, and John Doman.
Seyfried’s enthusiasm for the project was immediate. “When I found out about this I went straight to the audiobook and finished it in less than two days,” she revealed. “And then when the scripts started coming in, I just thought, ‘How have they managed to take the best of the book and create more of a real, three-dimensional portrayal of this?'”
“Long Bright River” delves into pressing societal issues, most notably the devastating opioid crisis. Seyfried emphasized the series’ educational value, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by those struggling with addiction. “Most of us have been touched by addiction but to really see it with this viewpoint, to really talk to the people and understand the people who are living in Kensington [where ‘Long Bright River’ is set], and to see the lack of space for them to able to find their way,” she stated. “We don’t allow enough space for them to recover. And they need to be respected.”
Currently available on Peacock, “Long Bright River” is making waves internationally, competing at Series Mania.
Seyfried’s presence at the event in Lille underscores the series’ significance. Produced and distributed by Sony Pictures Television, “Long Bright River” is a testament to Amanda Seyfried’s evolving range and her commitment to portraying impactful, socially relevant stories.
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