Amanda Seyfried Clarifies Viral Joni Mitchell Cover Was Not a Biopic Audition

The actress addressed speculation about her Tonight Show performance and shared insights on the upcoming Joni Mitchell biopic directed by Cameron Crowe.

Amanda Seyfried performed Joni Mitchell's 'California' on The Tonight Show, sparking speculation about her involvement in a biopic on the folk legend.
Seyfried clarified on the Just for Variety podcast that the performance was not an audition and stated she is 'aged-out' of playing a young Joni Mitchell.
The biopic, directed by Cameron Crowe, has been in development for years and is tentatively planned for completion by Christmas 2025.
Meryl Streep has reportedly been in talks to portray an older Joni Mitchell, though no official casting announcements have been made.
Seyfried expressed admiration for Mitchell, calling her a 'beautiful inspiration,' and revealed she learned to play the dulcimer years ago after meeting the singer.