Amanda Seyfried Clarifies Joni Mitchell Biopic Rumors

Amanda Seyfried recently went viral for her dulcimer rendition of Joni Mitchell's 'California' on The Tonight Show, sparking rumors that it was an audition for a Joni Mitchell biopic directed by Cameron Crowe. Seyfried clarified on the Just for Variety podcast that the performance was not intended as an audition and mentioned she feels 'aged out' of playing the young Joni. Despite fan support, including from celebrities like Jameela Jamil and Gwen Stefani, she emphasized her love for Mitchell as the motivation behind the cover. Meanwhile, Seyfried is focused on her role in the upcoming crime drama, 'Long Bright River', where she plays a Philadelphia cop. The Joni Mitchell biopic remains in development, with Meryl Streep rumored to play an older Mitchell.