Apple TV+ has announced that Oscar nominee Amanda Seyfried has signed on for the leading role opposite Tom Holland (Spider-Man: No Way Home) in the upcoming anthology drama The Crowded Room. Seyfried is set to portray the role of a clinical psychologist and single mother named Rya as she faces the most challenging case of her career.
Academy Award-nominee @amandaseyfried to star opposite @tomholland1996 in new Apple Original anthology, “The Crowded Room” created by Academy Award-winner @akivagoldsman. #AppleOriginals pic.twitter.com/rx2tIMLoZx
— Apple TV+ (@AppleTVPlus) February 17, 2022
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The Crowded Room is an anthology series that dives into the true tales of people who have “struggled and learned to successfully live with mental illness.” Described as a captivating thriller, the first season will be based be inspired by the acclaimed biography titled “The Minds of Billy Milligan” by Daniel Keyes.
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Holland is set for the lead role of Billy Milligan, the first person ever acquitted of a crime because of multiple personality disorder (now known as dissociative identity disorder). The Spider-Man star will also be serving as an executive producer.
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The Crowded Room is created, written, and executive produced by Oscar winner Akiva Goldsman. Executive producers are Alexandra Milchan for EMJAG Productions and New Regency’s Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, and Michael Schaefer. It is a co-production between Apple Studios and New Regency.
