Bonus: Amanda and The Other Liz
Summary
Rebecca Jarvis interviews Amanda Seyfried and Liz Meriwether, the actress and creator behind the Hulu series The Dropout. They discuss the challenges of portraying Elizabeth Holmes while the real-life fraud trial was ongoing, including the emotional impact of reviewing leaked text messages. The conversation covers their creative processes, such as Seyfried’s method of embracing fear and Meriwether’s struggle to write the complex relationship between Holmes and Sunny Balwani. The episode also highlights the supportive set culture, featuring anecdotes about the cast’s camaraderie and the show…
Topics discussed
Wayfair Holiday Sponsorship
Intro: The Dropout Series & Emmy Nominations
Guest Introductions: Liz & Amanda
Amanda on Portraying Elizabeth Holmes
Liz on Writing Drama vs Comedy
Finding Emotional Connections to Characters
The 'Hate Yourself' Process & Seeking Help
Fear as a Creative Driver
Wayfair Holiday Sponsorship
Challenges of Writing Based on Reporting
Avoiding Clichés & Depicting Relationships
Creating Questions, Not Answers
Lush Sponsorship & The Track Anecdote
Character Arcs & The Puzzle of the Story
Deposition Tapes & Real-Time Trial Context
Writing & Performing the Final Episodes
Justifying Actions & The Actor's Marathon
Set Life & Parallels to Theranos
On-Set Dynamics & Comic Relief
Crew Bonding & The 'Table' Community
Funny Set Stories & Photo Albums
Theranos Merch & Cut Scenes
Cut Scenes & Research Details
Favorite Moments from Production
Closing Remarks & Credits
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