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The Dropout

Bonus: Amanda and The Other Liz

Aug 11, 2022
46:02

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Quick takeaways

  • Amanda Seyfried focused on portraying Elizabeth Holmes without worrying about the real person's opinion.
  • Liz Meriwether found new angles beyond journalism to explore Holmes' character, drawn from personal experiences and emotional connections.

Deep dives

Creating 'The Dropout' Limited Series

Amanda Seifred, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress, discussed the challenges of embodying Elizabeth Holmes, emphasizing the importance of focusing on their version of the character and not worrying about the real person's opinion. Show creator Liz Maryweather highlighted her initial intimidation at moving from comedy to drama in telling Holmes' story and finding new angles beyond journalism to explore her character.

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