Archive · 6 Nov 2025
The Testament of Ann Lee Trailer: Amanda Seyfried Stars as Religious Leader
Imagine a movie about a very special woman named Ann Lee who started her own religious group called the Shakers.
She was a strong leader who thought everyone should be treated equally, like boys and girls, and she even thought she was like a divine person on Earth.
The movie shows her singing and dancing in special ways, like a musical!
People at a big movie festival really liked it and cheered for a long time, especially for Amanda Seyfried, the actress who plays Ann.
The movie is coming out soon, right around Christmas time.
The first trailer for Mona Fastvold's historical drama 'The Testament of Ann Lee' has been released.
Amanda Seyfried stars as Ann Lee, founder of the Shakers, who advocated for equality and believed herself to be the female incarnation of Christ.
The film incorporates original Shaker hymns into musical numbers with choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall and music by Daniel Blumberg.
The movie received a lengthy ovation and praise for Seyfried's performance at its Venice debut.
'The Testament of Ann Lee' is scheduled to open in select theaters on December 25.
- Who
- Amanda Seyfried stars as Ann Lee, the founder of the Shakers.
- What
- The trailer for the historical drama 'The Testament of Ann Lee' has been released, showcasing Seyfried as the religious leader.
- When
- The film is set to open in select theaters on December 25.
- Where
- The film debuted at Venice.
- Why
- The film explores the life of Ann Lee, a leader who believed in gender and social equality and her divine incarnation.
Critical Reception
General Audience
Performance Praise
Critical Reception
Critics widely praised Amanda Seyfried's performance as Ann Lee, with the film receiving a 15 1/2-minute ovation at its Venice debut.
General Audience
The film is described as a 'much warmer story of troubled genius, social torment, and escape' with mesmerizing musical numbers.
Character Portrayal
Critical Reception
Ann Lee is described as 'some kind of fruitcake' but possessing optimism, compassion, and life.
General Audience
The film focuses on her role as an 'irrepressible leader' who espoused gender and social equality and believed herself to be the female incarnation of Christ.
- Starring
- Amanda Seyfried, Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, Tim Blake Nelson, Christopher Abbott, Stacy Martin
- Director
- Mona Fastvold
- Screenplay
- Mona Fastvold, Brady Corbet
- Producers
- Andrew Morrison, Joshua Horsfield, Viktória Petrányi, Mona Fastvold, Brady Corbet, Gregory Jankilevitsch, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Lillian LaSalle, Mark Lampert
- Music
- Daniel Blumberg
- Choreography
- Celia Rowlson-Hall
- Release Date
- December 25