Um, we're not in Mamma Mia! anymore. The trailer for the Pulitzer Prize-winning-play-turned-movie, Doubt, has hit the Web and it's dark — and bubbling with Oscar potential. The adaptation was written and directed by Doubt's playwright, John Patrick Shanley.
The story focuses on a Catholic school in 1964 where a nun (Meryl Streep) suspects a priest (Philip Seymour Hoffman) of abusing a young student. Amy Adams plays the pious young nun trying to make sense of it all within the grander scheme of her faith.
Meryl Streep is so focused and immersed in every role she plays, and this — a difficult and complex role, to say the least — is no different. And Philip Seymour Hoffman is equally impressive as a man who must appear trustworthy and calm, though with an edge of darkness.
Having seen the play I can say that audiences are in for a highly provocative story. Have you seen the play? If so, do you feel like that was enough, or are you intrigued to see it played out onscreen by some of our greatest film actors?
Doubt opens in limited release Dec. 12. To see the trailer, read more.
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i've really missed meryl in a compelling role lately and this seems like it could be a good one for her. i also love amy adams, so i'm looking forward to hearing more buzz about this film and perhaps catching it when it's released.