Amanda Seyfried's 'The Testament of Ann Lee' Acquired by Searchlight Pictures After Venice Festival Premiere
Searchlight Pictures has acquired the musical drama 'The Testament of Ann Taylor', starring Amanda Seyfried and directed by Mona Fastvold. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival to a rapturous 15-minute standing ovation. Fastvold, who co-wrote the film with her partner Brady Corbet, directed Amanda Seyfried as Ann Taylor, the founding leader of the Shakers. The film also features Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, Stacy Martin, Tim Blake Nelson, Christopher Abbott, and Matthew Beard. Despite a $10 million budget, Fastvold created grand set pieces and musical numbers, capturing the spirit of Ann Taylor's worship through ecstatic song and movement. Guy Lodge, in a Variety review, praised the film's musical numbers and Seyfried's performance. The film is set for theatrical release in 2025. The acquisition of 'The Testament of Ann Taylor' by Searchlight Pictures brings this captivating story of faith, justice, and transcendence to wider audiences. Fans of Amanda Seyfried and Mona Fastvold's work can look forward to a powerful cinematic experience.
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