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Amanda Seyfried received her first-ever Golden Globe for Greatest Actress in a Restricted Sequence for Hulu’s The Dropout on Tuesday evening, Jan. 10 — however she noticeably wasn’t there to just accept it. The following day, she gave an acceptance speech by way of an Instagram video and mentioned she was absent as a result of she’s at the moment in New York engaged on one thing “that’s magical, and it’s musical.” She shared no additional clarification for her absence.
Apparently, the 37-year-old Mamma Mia! star is stationed in New York as a result of she is “deep within the course of of making a brand new musical,” Variety reported on Jan. 13. An insider informed the publication she is at the moment creating a musical model of the 1991 movie Thelma & Louise, which starred Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon as two pals who embark on a highway journey collectively, which turns into a criminal offense spree. Evan Rachel Wooden, 35, can be believed to be concerned within the challenge. Each Susan, 76, and Geena, 66, obtained nominations for the Greatest Actress Oscar for his or her roles within the movie. The film additionally notably introduced Brad Pitt to the highlight. Learn on to study extra concerning the Thelma & Louise musical, which is being workshopped as of Jan. 2023.
Every little thing To Know About The Reported ‘Thelma & Louise’ Musical
There’s little or no recognized concerning the creating musical, however Selection reported it has been in improvement since 2021. It’s unclear when Amanda joined the manufacturing, however the movie’s movie’s screenwriter, Callie Khouri, is believed to be hooked up. Callie is reported to be writing the present with Haley Feiffer. Grammy-nominated indie singer/songwriter Neko Case is creating the rating. Scott Delman is reported to be producing. A earlier report famous that Journey Cullman is slated to direct, per Selection.
Amanda has saved her lips sealed concerning the challenge and has completed an excellent job of hiding the truth that she’s been within the Massive Apple, purposely or not. Most of her current Instagram posts embody nature or animals and don’t look remotely near New York Metropolis. Amanda made her Off-Broadway debut in 2015’s The Method We Get By. As talked about above, she stars within the film musicals Mamma Mia! and Mamma Mia! Right here We Go Once more, in addition to Les Misérables. Rachel can be no stranger to singing, as she lent her voice to the Beatles-themed musical Throughout the Universe and performed Anna and Elsa’s mother in Frozen 2.
Amanda’s Acceptance Speech
The mom of two gave a speech stuffed with gratitude after lacking her likelihood to stroll throughout the Golden Globes’ stage in particular person to just accept her award. “I used to be on FaceTime with my ‘Dropout’ group, my great ‘Dropout’ group who’re the rationale I received this award,” she mentioned after revealing her location. “It’s a true honor to have been part of that. I needed to miss it as a result of I’m doing one thing that’s magic and it’s musical. So I’m lastly attending to do one thing that I’ve by no means actually completed.”
“That’s all I can actually say about it. Hopefully extra quickly,” she continued, seemingly not realizing “quickly” meant two days later. “However it’s a variety of work. It’s extra enjoyable, and it’s been a terrific evening. So in lieu of any acceptance speech I’m simply going to say due to all my ‘Dropout’ household and my household.”
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