Age: 33
female
Elizabeth Greer Feldstein (born June 24, 1993) is an American actress. She first gained recognition for her starring roles in the comedy film Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), the comedy-drama film Lady Bird (2017), and the coming-of-age comedy film Booksmart (2019), the last of which earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture–Comedy or Musical. Feldstein has appeared on the Broadway stage, making her debut as Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly! (2017–18) and portraying the lead role of Fanny Brice in the first revival of Funny Girl (2022), a performance for which she earned a nomination for the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance. In 2021, she portrayed Monica Lewinsky in the third season of the FX anthology series American Crime Story: Impeachment.
Beanie Feldstein
Cass Elliot
for Cass Elliot in The Mama's And the Papas
Suggested by boodle
A biopic on The Mamas and the Papas would chronicle the rise and fall of one of the most influential folk rock bands of the 1960s. The film would focus on the band’s formation in 1965, exploring the unique personalities and dynamics of its members: John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Denny Doherty, and Cass Elliot. It would delve into their distinct harmonies, the creation of timeless hits like "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday," and the cultural significance they brought during the height of the counterculture movement. The narrative could highlight their struggles with fame, artistic differences, romantic entanglements, and personal demons, especially focusing on Cass Elliot's battle with body image issues and the complicated relationships within the band. As the biopic progresses, it would examine the band's eventual disbandment in 1968, driven by internal conflicts and personal issues, including Michelle Phillips' affair with Denny Doherty and John Phillips' struggles with substance abuse. The story could also address the aftermath of their breakup, such as Cass Elliot's solo career and tragic death, and John Phillips' later legal troubles. The film would end on a reflective note, acknowledging the enduring legacy of The Mamas and the Papas in music history, despite their relatively short career as a band, and their role in shaping the sound of 1960s California.
