I'm a little skeptical about Seyfried actually being cast.
The producers looked at just about every teen staple (from Mandy Moore to Rachel McAdams) for Sophie, and with no shortage of well known actresses wanting the role I find it hard to believe they'd go with someone as unknown as Seyfried (considering they want to stack the deck as heavily as they can with at least recognizable names.)
Another thing that would raise a red flag in my mind is the fact that all of the reports of Seyfried's casting have been internet websites claiming that the news (along with the casting of Brosnan) has been reported by the trades.
I haven't read Seyfriend's name in any trade. Variety (considered the most reliable of the bunch) ran an article on Brosnan's casting this past week, and considering Seyfried's name is being mention along with his in almost every article reporting this rumor, why wouldn't Variety have confirmed both reports simultaneously?
I'll believe it when the studio confirms it. While I have enjoyed Seyfriend in the few things I've seen her in, I'd find her a bit young for Sophie (she still looks like she could be in high school.)
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 3/9/07 at 08:40 PM
