Amanda Seyfried has joined the cast of A24‘s next comedy movie. The casting news comes as Seyfried generates Oscar buzz for her performance as Ann Lee in the historical drama The Testament of Ann Lee and draws attention for her appearance in You Can See Everything.
According to Deadline, the Oscar nominee will star in the comedy Martha and Muhammad. Ramy Youssef and Sharon Stone are also attached to the project. Youssef will direct the film from his own screenplay. Details about Seyfried’s character and the film’s plot remain under wraps.
An earlier report from The Playlist described the story as following a wealthy, widowed white socialite in New York who develops a relationship with a young Muslim man. Class, religion, immigration, and age are all expected to shape the narrative. Youssef will also produce the movie with Eli Bush, Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie, Christopher Storer, and Tyson Bidner. The comedy movie will be financed by A24.
Amanda Seyfried’s recent film roles and upcoming projects
Seyfried appears in the documentary You Can See Everything, which is currently playing in theaters. In the meta-documentary, the actress appears as herself and also revisits her portrayal of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes from The Dropout.
Prior to this, Seyfried played the role of Nina Winchester in The Housemaid, starring opposite Sydney Sweeney and Brandon Sklenar. The Mamma Mia! star’s other recent projects include The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd, Long Bright River, and The Testament of Ann Lee.
On IMDb, Seyfried has four other projects tied to her name, apart from Martha & Muhammad. These include voice acting for Steps and Ted: The Animated Series, Skinny Dip, and Octet. Seyfried is also credited as an executive producer on The Housemaid’s Secret and Skinny Dip.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.net.
