Amanda Seyfried Discusses Missteps in 'Jennifer's Body' Marketing and Hints at Sequel
The actress calls the 2009 horror-comedy a 'perfect movie' but criticizes its marketing for misrepresenting feminist themes, while expressing enthusiasm for a potential follow-up.
- Amanda Seyfried has criticized the marketing campaign for 'Jennifer's Body,' stating it misrepresented the film by focusing on Megan Fox's sex appeal rather than its feminist and satirical elements.
- The 2009 horror-comedy, written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama, has gained a cult following and is now celebrated as a misunderstood classic.
- Seyfried praised director Karyn Kusama for her focus on female storytelling and enhancing the depiction of relationships between women on screen.
- Both Seyfried and Cody have expressed interest in a sequel, with Seyfried stating she is ready to reprise her role whenever the project moves forward.
- The film's reappraisal has been fueled by its resonance with feminist and queer audiences, highlighting its subversive take on gender dynamics and female friendship.