**Amanda Seyfried Revisits Elizabeth Holmes in New Documentary**
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The documentary film ‘You Can See Everything’, which is currently showing in cinemas, has piqued interest in Amanda Seyfried’s past connections to its subject, Elizabeth Holmes. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the documentary centres around the disgraced founder of the Theranos blood-testing company during the 34 days leading up to her incarceration for fraud.

Seyfried, who is best known for her role as Holmes in Hulu’s acclaimed miniseries ‘The Dropout’, has unwittingly drawn attention to her previous work surrounding Holmes’ controversial story. In a resurfaced interview from 2025, she hinted at her continued engagement with the character. When asked to improvise as Holmes, Seyfried remarked, “I’ve had some practice lately,” to the amusement of viewers.

Holmes, now 42, is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence, which may be reduced to nine years for good behaviour, following her conviction for fraud. This painful chapter for Silicon Valley’s start-up culture involved the once-promising company Theranos, which touted a revolutionary method for blood testing that ultimately proved to be ineffective.
In her earlier interview, Seyfried revealed the extensive lengths she took to understand and portray Holmes authentically for ‘The Dropout’. She spent countless hours analysing deposition footage to grasp Holmes’ unique mannerisms and speech patterns. Despite feeling she did not physically resemble Holmes, she acknowledged the challenge of embodying the entrepreneur’s distinctive style of communication. “It’s her own way of speaking; she can’t change it,” Seyfried noted, while also reflecting on how Holmes seemed to be ‘performing.’
‘You Can See Everything’ offers a more intimate look at Holmes’ life with her partner, Billy Evans, with whom she has been engaged since 2018. The couple share two young children, William, aged five, and Invicta, aged three. The film captures personal moments, revealing how Holmes navigates life both before and after her highly publicised downfall.
In a revealing segment of the documentary, Seyfried was invited to view footage of Holmes’ reaction to her performance in ‘The Dropout’. The emotional impact of watching herself portrayed by someone else seems to add a new layer to the complex narrative surrounding Holmes.
Seyfried’s participation in the documentary extends beyond merely revisiting her former role. In the latter part of ‘You Can See Everything’, she engages in reenactments of Fielder’s unrecorded conversations with Holmes, as well as other moments inspired by Fielder’s recollections. This creative approach aims to shed light on the enigmatic figure of Holmes, who has captivated public imagination for years.
With its compelling mix of documentary footage and dramatic reinterpretation, ‘You Can See Everything’ is gaining traction in the film festival circuit and has been reported eligible for several prestigious accolades, including Best Documentary Feature at the impending 99th Academy Awards. A24, the film’s distributor, is reportedly preparing submissions for other categories, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress for Seyfried—categories that documentaries have seldom entered.
As audiences delve into the complex life of Elizabeth Holmes through Seyfried’s nuanced performances and the documentary’s raw storytelling, ‘You Can See Everything’ continues to spark discourse about ambition, deceit, and the very nature of success in technology-driven narratives.
The film is currently available in theatres, promising a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most notable fraud cases in recent history.
