Amanda Seyfried Battles Crime in Gritty ‘Long Bright River’ Trailer

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Actress Amanda Seyfried, known for her roles in ‘Mamma Mia’ and ‘The Dropout’, is stepping into a new role – crime-fighting – in her upcoming project, the Peacock crime thriller titled ‘Long Bright River‘. Based on the acclaimed Liz Moore novel, this adaptation is set to premiere on Peacock streaming service on March 13, 2025. To build anticipation, a new trailer showcasing some common television elements such as police work, sex workers, and addiction has been released by Peacock.

In summary, as stated in the official synopsis from Peacock, the story of “Long Bright River” revolves around Mickey (played by Seyfried), a police officer who works in a Philadelphia neighborhood significantly affected by the opioid crisis. As a series of murders unfold within this community, Mickey comes to suspect that her own past experiences may be connected to the ongoing case.

If you’re curious to learn a bit more about it? Feel free to continue reading further down, where you’ll gain insights into the series’ roots and an understanding of the newest police drama that has taken the stage.

What’s ‘Long Bright River,’ The Novel, About? And How Might The TV Show Differ?

Given the scarcity of unique ideas in Hollywood nowadays, it’s hardly unexpected that Peacock’s “Long Bright River” is derived from an existing work – Liz Moore’s novel with the same title. Moore is a renowned and celebrated author, known for her other works such as “The Words of Every Song,” “Heft,” “The Unseen World,” and her latest, “The God of the Woods,” published in 2024. Interestingly, both “The Unseen World” and “The God of the Woods” have also been picked up (by Sony Pictures Television) for potential film or TV adaptations, with Moore involved in the writing process.

Speaking of the summary for the novel adaptation of “Long Bright River,” it reveals quite a bit about the storyline compared to the trailer, which leaves certain relationships and mysteries somewhat unclear. If you’re intrigued by these details, here is the official novel synopsis for your reference:

Set in a Philadelphia neighborhood grappling with the opioid epidemic, two sisters who were once inseparable find themselves estranged. One sister, Kacey, struggles with addiction and lives on the streets, while the other, Mickey, patrols those same streets as a police officer. Despite their silence, Mickey remains deeply concerned for her sibling’s well-being. Tragedy strikes when Kacey vanishes without a trace, coinciding with a series of perplexing murders in Mickey’s precinct. This sends Mickey spiraling into an intense obsession to uncover the murderer and locate her missing sister before it’s too late. The novel, ‘Long Bright River‘, seamlessly blends a thrilling present-day mystery with the tale of their childhood and adolescence, creating a suspenseful story that is equally heart-pounding and heart-wrenching. It serves as both a captivating crime novel and a poignant exploration of sisterhood, addiction, and the indomitable bonds between place, family, and destiny.

Here it is: In essence, Kacey and Mickey are sisterly duo, but their connection to the suspected murderer still puzzles us. Could it be their father or an unknown brother? Or perhaps someone else entirely? Readers who’ve followed the book closely already know the answer, while the rest of us keep guessing. Additionally, since the story is being adapted for TV, there might be shifts in details that could change everything we thought we knew! So, ultimately, no one may truly comprehend the truth!

Currently, Seyfried is involved in numerous upcoming ventures. If this particular project doesn’t appeal to you, there are others like the much-awaited The Housemaid, a mystery thriller helmed by Paul Feig, where she will be working alongside Sydney Sweeney.

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2025-02-21 01:01