Amanda Seyfried May Play Porn Star Linda Lovelace in New Biopic

First it absolutely was Kate Hudson. Then potentially Olivia Wilde. Now it appears Amanda Seyfried may star in 'Lovelace,' a completely new biopic concerning the presence of infamous porn star Linda Lovelace. Variety reviews that Seyfried is at predicts lead the Make the most of Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman-directed film, with Peter Sarsgaard settling to see her abusive husband Chuck Traynor. Epstein and Friedman ('Howl') were apparently first speaking concerning the roles with Hudson and James Franco taken. The pair referred to as their film a "nontraditional biopic" which might focus on how Lovelace's tragic existence birthed the current climate of celebrity. "The seed items of celebrity culture were just beginning to sprout then, despite the fact that the phenomenon of Linda Lovelace feels so acquainted with the net celebrity stuff we're inundated with now, however in individuals days it absolutely was really something totally new,In . Friedman for the La Occasions in April. "There's also the evolution of sexual awareness in this country, and he or she increased being the poster child for several phases of the.In . Lovelace starred inside the 1972 porn film 'Deep Throat,' which was a massive financial success despite its racy content. Traynor met Lovelace when she only agreed to become a college-girl, and -- following their divorce -- she alleged he pressed her to the porn business. In their senior years, Lovelace increased being an anti-pornography advocate she died undertaking an automobile accident in 2002. 'Lovelace' is not to become mistaken with 'Inferno,' the Linda Lovelace biopic that Lindsay Lohan was set to star in a year ago Lohan was transformed by Malin Akerman, which film remains in a few stages of development. Seyfried is presently onscreen in 'In Time.' [via Variety] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED