Following the growing trend of podcast-based shows and movies, drop out Based on the 2019 podcast of the same name hosted by the journalist Rebecca Jarvis, All-new drama follows the real-life story of the miniseries Elizabeth Holmesplayed by Amanda Seyfried, and his healthcare technology company, Theranos. Elizabeth became the youngest self-made billionaire in the world to raise billions of dollars with a breakthrough technology that would revolutionize the healthcare system. But her findings turn out to be false when they put millions of patients at risk, causing her to lose everything. The mini-chain focuses on the rise and fall of the entrepreneur as well as his new business empire.
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Amanda Seyfried He also works as a producer on the show. drop out executive produced by Elizabeth Merryweatherwho also acts as showrunner. Liz Heldens, Liz Hannah, Catherine Pope, Michael ShowalterAnd Jordana MolickAlso serves as executive producer with Rebecca Jarvis, taylor dun, Victoria ThompsonWho is the creator of the original podcast.
drop out Will trace Theranos’ real-life corporate disaster through dramatic narrative.
Sounds like quite a project, doesn’t it? While you wait for the series to release, here’s a handy guide for you, with all the details about the plot, cast, characters, trailer, release date, and all-new miniseries.
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How many episodes are in Dropout?
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drop out There are eight episodes in total. The first three episodes will premiere simultaneously on Hulu on March 3, 2022. The following episodes will be released on a weekly basis on the streaming service. Here is the list of expected episodes:
Episode 1: “I’m in a hurry” – March 3, 2022
Episode 2: “Saturi” – March 3, 2022
Episode 3: “Green Juice” – March 3, 2022
Episode 4: “Old White Men” – March 10, 2022
Episode 5: “Fool of Life” – March 17, 2022
Episode 6: “Iron Sisters” – March 24, 2022
Episode 7: “Heroes” – March 31, 2022
Episode 8: “Lizzie” – April 7, 2022
Watch the Dropout Trailer
On February 7, 2022, Hulu released Official Trailer For drop out, The trailer features Elizabeth, an aspiring biotech student at Stanford University. Inspired by some personal experiences, she comes up with the revolutionary idea of an at-home blood test, with just one drop. But when her ideas are rejected by her friends, peers and mentors, Elizabeth becomes more determined to start her own healthcare company, even if it means violating health and safety measures, ethics and morals. . Money soon turns her head, and she doesn’t stop reaching for the skies until everything comes crashing down.
When is the release date of Dropout?
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drop out Premiered on Hulu in the United States on March 3, 2022. In other countries, the series will release on Disney+ wherever it is available.
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Who’s in the Dropout Cast?
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In addition to Amanda Seyfried, drop out Features also Naveen Andrews in a leading role. The ensemble cast of the series includes, but is not limited to, William H. Massey, Laurie Metcalf, Elizabeth Marvel, Utkarsh Ambudkar, kate burton, stephen fry, Sam Waterston, Michelle Gilo, Michael Ironside, bill irwin, josh peso, Dylan Minnette, alan rookie, Bashir Salahuddin, May Lynn Rajskubi, hart bochner, James Hiroyuki Liao, nikki andress, Cameron Mi-young Kim, Andrew Leeds, Kurtwood Smith, anne archer, lisage hamilton, Michaela Watkins, Ebon Moss-Bachracho, Kevin Sussman, Sam StraleyAnd Sean Brownin various recurring roles.
Who are the confirmed characters in Dropout?
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all the main characters of drop out Based on real life people and their roles/participations in the story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos. let’s take a brief look who plays who In this drama series:
Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes – Elizabeth is a young entrepreneur, and the owner/founder of Theranos, which deceives its investors and patients with false claims about inventive blood test methods.
as Naveen Andrews Sunny Balwani Sunny is an American businessman and CEO of Theranos. He is also Elizabeth’s boyfriend and business partner.
William H. Massey as Richard Fuiszo Richard is an American physician, inventor, and entrepreneur associated with the United States military and intelligence. He is known to hold more than 200 patents in various products and services.
Laurie Metcalf as Phyllis Gardner Phyllis is a professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine.
In other roles, we’ll see Elizabeth Marvel as noel holmesUtkarsh Ambudkar as Rakesh Madhavkate burton as Rochelle GibbonsStephen Fry as Ian GibbonsMichelle Gill as Chris Holmesas Michael Ironside don lucasand Bill Irwin as Channing Robertson,
When was Dropout filmed?
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Not much is known about filming dates drop out, But we do know that it was shot in California in 2021 and is now ready for release.
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When is dropout set?
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Theranos was founded in 2003 and after the company discovered fraud, it was dissolved and declared dormant in 2018. taking into account the story of drop out Directly inspired by real-life events, the plot of the miniseries will likely be set in the same timeline.
What is the story of Dropout?
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Here’s what the official summary by Hulu says:
,money. Romance. Tragedy. Danger. The story of Hulu’s limited series The Dropout, Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, is an incredible tale of ambition and fame that goes terribly wrong. How did the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire lose it all in the blink of an eye? ,
drop out is a fictional take on the true story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranoso, Elizabeth, 19, founded the biotech company Theranos, which she claims could rediscover blood test methods and deliver results faster with just a drop of blood. It was an idea that aimed to revolutionize how blood tests work, and therefore the entire health system. A lot of people bought the idea and invested in the company. Theranos managed to raise $10 billion within a decade of its inception. Soon, things began to slip into recession for Elizabeth and her medical empire. Scientists began to disprove his claims and no science really exists like Theranos’ claims. Gradually, the company faced more complaints and challenges from patients, public, medical authorities and stakeholders. Eventually, the company was declared liquidated and dissolved in 2018, with Elizabeth Holmes convicted of fraud. The play’s mini-series chronicles the events of Elizabeth’s life and career, and how a prolific biotechnology enthusiast becomes a young billionaire, only to then become a convicted criminal.
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