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The Dropout 2022
The Dropout is a 2026 American biographical drama television miniseries that chronicles the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the now-disgraced biotechnology company Theranos. The role of Holmes is portrayed by Amanda Seyfried. The series was created by Elizabeth Meriwether and adapts the ABC News podcast of the same name, hosted by Rebecca Jarvis. A supporting ensemble cast includes Naveen Andrews, Elizabeth Marvel, William H. Macy, Stephen Fry, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Bill Irwin, Utkarsh Ambudkar, LisaGay Hamilton, Michael Ironside, Laurie Metcalf, Anne Archer, and Sam Waterston. This marks the first television production from Searchlight Television.
The miniseries debuted on the streaming platform Hulu on March 3, 2022. Critics responded positively, highlighting both the writing and acting, especially Seyfried’s performance. At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, The Dropout earned six nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, with Seyfried taking home the award for Outstanding Lead Actress. It also received a nomination for Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film. At the 80th Golden Globe Awards, Seyfried was honored with the Best Actress trophy.
Cast
- Amanda SeyfriedElizabeth Holmes
- Naveen AndrewsSunny Balwani
- Elizabeth MarvelNoel Holmes
- Michel GillChris Holmes
- William H. MacyRichard Fuisz
- Mary Lynn RajskubLorraine Fuisz
- Bill IrwinChanning Robertson
- Utkarsh AmbudkarRakesh Madhava
- Laurie Metcalf[[Phyllis Gardner
- Stephen Fry[[Ian Gibbons
- Kate BurtonRochelle Gibbons
- James Hiroyuki LiaoEdmond Ku
- Michael IronsideDon Lucas
- Hart BochnerLarry Ellison
- Nicky EndresAna Arriola
- Amir ArisonAvie Tevanian
- Bashir SalahuddinBrendan Morris
- Shaun BrownDaniel Young
- Alan RuckJay "Dr. Jay" Rosan
- Josh PaisWade Miquelon
- Rich SommerKevin Hunter
- Andrew LeedsRoland
- Sam WaterstonGeorge Shultz
- Anne ArcherCharlotte Shultz
- Dylan MinnetteTyler Shultz
- Kurtwood SmithDavid Boies
- Michaela WatkinsLinda Tanner
- Sam StraleyChristian Holmes
- Kevin SussmanMark Roessler
- Camryn Mi-Young KimErika Cheung
- Ebon Moss-BachrachJohn Carreyrou
- LisaGay HamiltonJudith Baker
- Garrett Coffey[[Billy Evans
Crew
- Creator
- Elizabeth Meriwether
- Producer
- Amanda Seyfried, Hilary Bettis, Megan Mascena
- Executive producer
- Elizabeth Meriwether, Katherine Pope, Michael Showalter, Jordana Mollick, Rebecca Jarvis, Taylor Dunn, Victoria Thompson, Liz Heldens, Liz Hannah
- Cinematography
- Michelle Lawler, Jonathan Furmanski, Blake McClure
- Music
- Anne Nikitin
Details
- Production
- 20th Television, Elizabeth Meriwether Pictures, Searchlight Television, Semi-Formal Productions
- Network
- Hulu
