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
Biographical drama
Black comedy
True crime
Created by
Elizabeth Meriwether
Based on
ABC News Podcast The Dropout
Starring
Amanda Seyfried
Naveen Andrews
Composer
Anne Nikitin
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of episodes
8
Production
Executive producers
Elizabeth Meriwether
Katherine Pope
Michael Showalter
Jordana Mollick
Rebecca Jarvis
Taylor Dunn
Victoria Thompson
Liz Heldens
Liz Hannah
Producers
Amanda Seyfried
Hilary Bettis
Megan Mascena
Cinematography
Michelle Lawler
Jonathan Furmanski
Blake McClure
Editors
David Berman
Steve Welch
Susana Benaim
Running time
45–55 minutes
Production companies
Elizabeth Meriwether Pictures
Semi-Formal Productions
20th Television
Searchlight Television
Original release
Network
Hulu
Release
March 3 (2022-03-03) – April 7, 2022 (2022-04-07)
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The Dropout is an American biographical drama television miniseries that dramatises 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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