Sharon Stone announced on November 16 , 2011 that she would play Lovelace 's mother .
However , on November 1 , 2011 , Amanda Seyfried and Peter Sarsgaard were reported to be in discussions to play Lovelace and Traynor .
Sharon Stone announced on November 16 , 2011 that Lovelace would play Lovelace 's mother .
However , on November 1 , 2011 , Amanda Seyfried and Peter Sarsgaard were reported to be in discussions to play Lovelace and Traynor .