The Dropout (miniseries)

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The Dropout
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GenreDrama
Based on
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerAmanda Seyfried
Production companies
Release
Original networkHulu

The Dropout is an upcoming American television drama series based on the podcast The Dropout by Rebecca Jarvis and ABC Audio. The series was set to star Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Holmes and premiere on Hulu;[1][2][3] however, McKinnon exited the project in February 2021.[4] The following March, Amanda Seyfried was recast in McKinnon's place.[5] It is set to premiere on Hulu on March 3, 2022.[6]

Synopsis[]

The Dropout, based on the eponymous ABC Audio podcast, is about the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos.[1]

Cast and characters[]

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Recurring[]

Production[]

Development[]

On April 10, 2019, it was announced that Hulu had given the production a series order for 6 to 10 episodes. The series would be executive produced by Kate McKinnon, the host of The Dropout, Rebecca Jarvis, and its producers, Taylor Dunn and Victoria Thompson. The production company involved with this series is Searchlight Television.[1] Upon the casting of Amanda Seyfried, she also joined the miniseries as a producer while Elizabeth Meriwether, Liz Heldens, Liz Hannah, and Katherine Pope joined Dunn and Thompson as executive producers.[5] On March 31, 2021, Michael Showalter and Jordana Mollick joined the limited series as executive producers. Showalter is also expected to direct several episodes.[7]

Casting[]

Upon the series order announcement, Kate McKinnon was also cast to star as Elizabeth Holmes, former CEO of Theranos.[2] On February 18, 2021, McKinnon dropped out of the project. Though her departure did not come with an explanation, production will move forward without McKinnon.[4] On March 29, 2021, Amanda Seyfried was cast to replace McKinnon.[5] A day later, Naveen Andrews joined the main cast.[8] On June 10, 2021, William H. Macy, Laurie Metcalf, Elizabeth Marvel, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Kate Burton, Stephen Fry, Michel Gill, Michael Ironside, Bill Irwin, and Josh Pais were cast in recurring roles.[9] On August 3, 2021, Dylan Minnette, Alan Ruck, Bashir Salahuddin, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Hart Bochner, James Hiroyuki Liao, Nicky Endres, Camryn Mi-Young Kim, and Andrew Leeds were cast in recurring roles.[10] On August 5, 2021, Sam Waterston, Kurtwood Smith and Anne Archer were cast in recurring roles.[11] On September 14, 2021, LisaGay Hamilton, Michaela Watkins, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Kevin Sussman, Sam Straley, and Shaun Brown joined the cast in recurring capacities.[12]

Release[]

The series is set to premiere on March 3, 2022, with the first three episodes available immediately and the rest debuting on a weekly basis on Hulu.[6] In international markets, it is to be released on the Disney+ content hub Star.[13]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (April 10, 2019). "Hulu Orders 'The Dropout' Limited Series Starring Kate McKinnon As Elizabeth Holmes From Fox Searchlight TV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Bradley, Laura (April 10, 2019). "Kate McKinnon Will Transform into Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout". Vanity Fair. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  3. ^ Liptak, Andrew (April 10, 2019). "Kate McKinnon will play Elizabeth Holmes in a Theranos miniseries for Hulu". The Verge. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (February 18, 2021). "Kate McKinnon Exits 'The Dropout' Hulu Limited Series About Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (March 29, 2021). "Amanda Seyfried To Play Elizabeth Holmes In 'The Dropout' Hulu Limited Series About Disgraced Theranos Founder". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Swift, Andy (December 15, 2021). "Amanda Seyfried Is Elizabeth Holmes in First Look at Hulu's The Dropout". TVLine. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (March 31, 2021). "Michael Showalter To Direct & Executive Produce 'The Dropout' Hulu Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (March 30, 2021). "Naveen Andrews Joins Amanda Seyfried In 'The Dropout' Hulu Limited Series About Disgraced Theranos Founder". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (June 10, 2021). "'The Dropout': William H. Macy, Laurie Metcalf, Elizabeth Marvel, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Kate Burton Among 10 Cast In Hulu Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  10. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (August 3, 2021). "'The Dropout': Dylan Minnette, Bashir Salahuddin & Alan Ruck Among Nine Added To Hulu Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (August 5, 2021). "'The Dropout': Sam Waterston, Kurtwood Smith & Anne Archer To Recur In Hulu Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  12. ^ Petski, Denise (September 14, 2021). "'The Dropout': Hulu Limited Series Rounds Out Recurring Cast With LisaGay Hamilton, Michaela Watkins, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  13. ^ ""The Dropout" Coming Soon To Hulu/Star | What's On Disney Plus". December 13, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2021.

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