Amanda Seyfried explains initial hesitation behind accepting 'The Testament of Ann Lee' role

Amanda Seyfried has explained why she almost talked herself out of The Testament of Ann Lee role.

In a new confessional with The Guardian, the actress has reflected on the time when she accepted the project, and her initial hesitation related to it.

The flick's director, Mona Fastvold, and the actress recalled the time when Seyfried was given the Ann Lee script alongside the lead role.

According to Fastvold, the actress’s first instinct was confident. 

“I know the way in,” Seyfried told the director at the time.

“You did say that,” said Fastvold, beaming proudly at her star.

“But you also said, ‘Maybe you should cast someone British. Maybe you shouldn’t trust me.’ You had all these excuses. It was sort of gracious – like you wanted what was best for me and the film,” the director added.

Sharing what led her to accept her to accept the offer, she expressed, “I was holding on to Ann’s unadulterated passion and devotion.” 

“I can understand how someone can be brought to their knees in that way, and how delicious and attractive that is to people who need something to believe in,” she concluded.