Billy Evans, the partner of the prominent figure Elizabeth Holmes, has finally spilled the tea regarding Amanda Seyfried’s portrayal of Holmes in the A24 documentary ‘You Can See Everything’. In his first interview since the doc’s release last month, Evans sat down with CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman to give his unfiltered take, and no cap, it’s pretty candid. His comments have definitely stirred up some chatter, adding another layer to the already buzz-worthy film.
When pressed on what he thought about Seyfried’s role, Evans didn’t hold back, stating he was ‘really glad that they included her because it shows what a difference there is between the real thing and how eager she was to play a character.’ Gutman followed up, questioning if the actress played the role of the disgraced tech founder well, to which Evans replied that he was ‘glad Nathan was there to help her.’ It’s clear that, according to the report, Evans wasn’t exactly ‘highkey’ impressed with the acting, though he did ‘lowkey’ attempt to refrain from speaking poorly, referencing his own recent experiences with public criticism.
This interview comes hot on the heels of Seyfried’s own revealing chat with Rolling Stone, where she opened up about her ‘You Can See Everything’ experience. She apparently didn’t even tell her agents about the project and had ‘no approval’ over filming, which is pretty wild, for real. Seyfried also claimed her opinion of Evans ‘only got worse’ as filming progressed, feeling he ‘disrespected’ her during a particularly tense dinner table conversation. Talk about some straight-up drama!
The documentary itself, ‘You Can See Everything,’ has been a hot topic since its release on October 16. It was quietly in the works for more than three years, helmed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. The film offers what the article describes as an ‘unhinged look’ at the well-known Theranos founder just a month before she began an 11-year prison sentence for defrauding investors, providing a unique and potentially unsettling glimpse into her world.
The infamous Theranos saga captivated the nation, showcasing the rise and spectacular fall of a Silicon Valley darling. The company, founded by Elizabeth Holmes, promised revolutionary blood-testing technology that ultimately proved to be fraudulent. This scandal sent shockwaves through the tech industry and the public, cementing Holmes’ place as a controversial figure and underscoring the high stakes of innovation and trust in the modern business landscape. It truly hits different when you see the real-life impact.
Beyond the personal drama and the compelling narrative, ‘You Can See Everything’ is also gaining significant traction in the awards circuit. The buzzy doc is eligible for best documentary feature at the upcoming 99th Academy Awards. Not only that, but A24 is submitting the film across the board for categories like best picture, director, and cinematography. Amanda Seyfried, who appears as herself and also reprises her Emmy-winning turn as Holmes from ‘The Dropout,’ will be campaigned in the supporting actress category, showing how big of a deal this project is.
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