Amanda Seyfried Discusses Long Bright River Peacock TV Show
oesn’t hold back. She’s a chameleon. And when she came in to read, she just kind of chameleon-ed it.”
Long Bright River follows Seyfried’s character, Mickey Fitzpatrick, as she searches for her missing addict sister while uncovering secrets of her hometown. But the limited series is far from your typical true crime drama. Toscano and Seyfried set out to break the mold, infusing the genre with elements of family drama and character exploration.
“I think when I read the material, I was really struck by how grounded and complicated these characters were,” Seyfried said. “They weren’t black and white.”
The series dives deep into Mickey’s fraught relationships and troubled past, not just focusing on the mystery at hand. This depth of character and emotion sets Long Bright River apart, offering viewers a more nuanced and human perspective on crime dramas.
“We didn’t want to make anything typical,” Toscano said. “Everything you think you know gets turned on its head.”
By blending gripping storytelling with complex characters, Long Bright River aims to challenge the true crime formula and deliver a fresh take on the genre. With Seyfried leading the way as both star and executive producer, the series promises to captivate audiences with its unique approach to the classic police drama.
