The Dropout

This article is about the television miniseries. For the podcast the series is based on, see The Dropout (podcast). For other uses, see Dropout.

The Dropout
Genre
Created byElizabeth Meriwether
Based onABC News Podcast The Dropout
Starring
ComposerAnne Nikitin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Cinematography
  • Michelle Lawler
  • Jonathan Furmanski
  • Blake McClure
Editors
  • David Berman
  • Steve Welch
  • Susana Benaim
Running time45–55 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHulu
ReleaseMarch 3 (2022-03-03) –
April 7, 2022 (2022-04-07)
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The Dropout is an American biographical drama television miniseries that dramatizes the rise and fall of the disgraced biotechnology company Theranos and its founder, Elizabeth Holmes, played by Amanda Seyfried.[1] It features an ensemble supporting cast, including 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. Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, the series is based on the podcast of the same name hosted by Rebecca Jarvis and produced by ABC News.

The Dropout is the first television production to be produced by Searchlight Television. It premiered on the streaming service Hulu on March 3, 2022,[2] and received positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing and the performances of the cast, particularly Seyfried. At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, the series earned six nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, with Seyfried winning for Outstanding Lead Actress. It was also nominated for Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film and Seyfried won Best Actress at the 80th Golden Globe Awards.

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