Amanda Seyfried Drums Up Oscar Buzz and a Cult Following in New ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Image [Exclusive]

The countdown to Christmas is properly and really on. In simply over a month, thousands and thousands of us will probably be indulging in some good meals and sharing time with our household and pals. Nevertheless, maybe the neatest amongst us will probably be down at our native theater, trying out an thrilling new field workplace arrival that debuts on December 25. The Testomony of Ann Lee, the newest movie from director Mona Fastvold, who co-writes with The Brutalist‘s Brady Corbet, is already producing some Oscars buzz since its debut on the 82nd Venice Worldwide Movie Pageant, with many citing Amanda Seyfried‘s central efficiency as one to observe. Forward of the film’s Christmas launch, as a part of Collider’s Unique Preview occasion, we’re thrilled to solely debut a brand-new picture from the movie, showcasing Seyfried’s titular Ann Lee, arms unfold because the chief of the non secular sect often known as the Shakers.

Seyfried is considered one of a number of eye-catching names starring in The Testomony of Ann Lee, with the ensemble additionally together with the likes of Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, Christopher Abbott, Stacy Martin, and extra. A historic musical drama, the film feels good for an actress like Seyfried, who thrives with difficult dramatic scripts and vocally demanding musical numbers. “Amanda Seyfried stuns in a job she was born to play,” wrote Jeff Ewing in his evaluation for Collider. The synopsis for the film reads:

“From award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founding father of the non secular sect often known as the Shakers. Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried stars because the Shaker’s irrepressible chief, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers as the feminine incarnation of Christ. The Testomony of Ann Lee captures the ecstasy and torment of her quest to construct a utopia, that includes greater than a dozen unique Shaker people reimagined as rapturous actions with choreography by Celia Rowlson-Corridor (Vox Lux) and unique songs & rating by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist).”

Might Seyfried Win Greatest Actress On the Academy Awards?

There is no such thing as a doubt that this efficiency by Seyfried in The Testomony of Ann Lee is producing loads of buzz. With an virtually unanimous settlement amongst critics that Seyfried is the film’s shining gentle, some have even gone so far as to recommend she is worthy of an Academy Award nomination. However Seyfried is certain to face some robust competitors, with Sydney Sweeney trying more likely to take a nomination for her lead position within the David Michôd-helmed and co-penned sports activities biopic, Christy; Cynthia Erivo trying to find Oscars Gold after lacking out ultimately yr’s ceremony; and Jessie Buckley presently trying the almost definitely to take house the Greatest Actress prize for her lead position in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet.

The Testomony of Ann Lee debuts in theaters on December 25. Take a look at our unique picture above and watch the trailer under. Be certain to remain tuned to Collider’s Unique Winter Preview Occasion for extra.

Launch Date

September 1, 2025

Runtime

130 minutes

Director

Mona Fastvold

Writers

Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold

Producers

Viktória Petrányi, Lillian LaSalle, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Joshua Horsfield, Andrew Morrison, Mark Lampert