Amanda Seyfried Denies Viral Joni Mitchell Cover Was an Audition for Biopic

The actress clarified rumors about her Tonight Show performance, emphasizing her admiration for Mitchell and dismissing speculation about casting intentions.

Amanda Seyfried's dulcimer performance of Joni Mitchell's 'California' on The Tonight Show went viral, gaining nearly 40 million views on TikTok.
Fans and celebrities speculated Seyfried was vying for the role of young Joni Mitchell in Cameron Crowe's upcoming biopic, rumored to release in late 2025.
Seyfried addressed the rumors on the Just for Variety podcast, stating the performance was not an audition and that she considers herself too old for the role of young Joni.
The biopic, directed by Cameron Crowe, has been in development for years, with Meryl Streep reportedly in talks to play the older version of Mitchell, though no casting has been confirmed.
Seyfried expressed her admiration for Joni Mitchell, sharing that she learned the dulcimer after meeting the folk legend years ago and often plays her songs as a hobby.