It still feels surreal for Philly novelist Liz Moore. It was only a year ago she was standing on the set of "Long Bright River," a TV adaptation of her Kensington-based novel inspired by her years of volunteering in the infamous open drug market.

"We can see ourselves in each of these people, and that's the point of storytelling,” Seyfried tells PEOPLE of the show, now streaming on Peacock

Amanda Seyfried is the star of the new suspense thriller series Long Bright River, which is based off of Liz Moore’s January 2020 novel of the same name.

The eight-episode adaptation of Liz Moore's novel tells a story of sisterhood, addiction and murder set in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Long Bright River is only available to watch on Peacock, which is one of the most affordable streaming services around with an expansive library featuring hit TV shows and movies. Starting at just $7.99/month, this one's totally worth your while. With access to Peacock, you can also watch favorites like Yellowstone and The Traitors.

For Amanda Seyfried, the Peacock limited series offered a rare opportunity to play a character adapted from a book while working closely alongside the author, Liz Moore.