Amanda Seyfried leads the cast of Peacock’s new limited series, “Long Bright River.” The show is based on Liz Moore’s best-selling novel and adapted by Moore and Nikki Toscano for television. It takes place in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood and follows Mickey Fitzpatrick, a patrol cop played by Seyfried.
Mickey’s younger sister Kacey, portrayed by Ashleigh Cummings, has gone missing. As Mickey searches for her sister, she discovers the bodies of several women from the area. At first, the police dismiss the deaths as overdoses.
But Mickey pushes the department to investigate further. She teams up with her former partner, Truman Dawes, to catch the killer and find Kacey. Along the way, they uncover a web of poverty, addiction, and neglect in the community.
Seyfried’s performance as Mickey is a highlight of the series. Raised by her grandfather, Mickey carries a heavy burden. She worries about her sister, her young son Thomas, and the women in the neighborhood.
Flashbacks reveal Mickey’s past and why she has trouble trusting others. “Long Bright River” explores the challenges of being an older sibling in a struggling family. Mickey’s responsibility for Kacey has held her back in life.
Seyfried’s portrayal of devoted sister
As the investigation progresses, shocking revelations about Mickey’s family make her question everything. The series is a beautifully crafted story about sisterhood and the truths hidden by guilt and shame.
It features an all-female directing team. The cast includes Nicholas Pinnock, Callum Vinson, John Doman, and Dash Mihok. “To be honest, there’s a great challenge in both,” Seyfried said about the difference between comedy roles like “Mean Girls” and dramatic parts like “Long Bright River.” “They’re both hard. They’re both very rewarding.”
Seyfried aimed to portray Mickey realistically, not as an over-the-top action hero. She has no time for the gym at this point in her life. She’s a single mother,” Seyfried explained.
The dad of her kid is useless, and she works her ass off at work as a cop, which is a terrifying job. And it just needed to be realistic.”
Showrunner Nikki Toscano and executive producer Liz Moore praised Seyfried’s passion for the role. Co-star Nicholas Pinnock highlighted the positive atmosphere on the female-led set.
While the emotional intensity was challenging, Seyfried finds both comedy and drama rewarding. “I love my job,” she said. All eight episodes of “Long Bright River” premiere on March 13 on Peacock.
The series promises a distinctive, layered mystery anchored by Seyfried’s compelling lead performance.
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