Amanda Seyfried Says This Elizabeth Holmes Moment Was Vital for The Dropout

Amanda Seyfried and Naveen Andrews chat with ET's Lauren Zima about portraying the downfall of Elizabeth Holmes’ Silicon Valley empire in 'The Dropout.' The actress reveals what interview with the Theranos founder she watched 'over and over' to get into character on the set. Amanda and Naveen, who plays Sunny Balwani, share what they want to ask the real-life figures. Plus, Amanda does her best impression of the fraudster’s trademark deep voice. ‘The Dropout’ premieres March 3 with three episodes and the remaining episodes debut weekly on Hulu.

[squatch]

This role is an inspiring step forward in Amanda's career.

[TaytoJack]

Amanda KILLS IT on this roll. Completely outstanding performance.

[OGSarah]

I’m so glad Amanda is taking dramatic roles- she’s so captivating and she has serious acting chops!

[musicorumformosus]

*Its scary how much Amanda embodies Holmes, her acting is spot on…could not have been a better pick to portray that fraudulent narcissist*

[JakeKoenig]

Someone as easygoing, charismatic, and likeable as Amanda Seyfried being able to transform into an awkward, detestable, robotic psychopath is a credit to her acting chops. I can't believe someone could capture the creepiness of Elizabeth Holmes so perfectly.

[Besmaht]

She deserves an AWARD for her performance it is remarkable

[ranitaparin]

She went from telling folks her breasts could predict the rain because she has ESPN and asking if you’re from a Africa, why aren’t you black in Mean Girls to this amazing role. Literally nailed it. So proud of her.

[RWRogers]

This is the role that finally shoots Amanda Seyfried’s to a whole new sphere. It was perfect for her and she’s really come through with it and became Elizabeth Holmes. Truly! It’s remarkable.
Especially those who know Amanda as an actress and familiar with her and how much she ISNT being herself in the role. It’s easy to be all done up in makeup, fashion and clothes and customs, and for your appearance to be changed but how she works the voice to put it dead on, the movements, the tone and range she’s gone to to be this role is outstanding.
If anything it shows what she’s capable of and I guarantee you major Hollywood executives and directors are lining up invitations to get her for their next projects .

She’s done several projects over the past few years that’s went beyond comedy to really show what she’s capable of in regards to drama and more serious roles. They just did not receive the same amount of press as this role. she’s way beyond ready to get the more serious, higher quality acting jobs moving forward.

[reviewbrethren]

Her acting in this is phenomenal, the voice, the mannerisms, everything.

[nicholasgarrick]

Can't wait to watch this amanda is such a underated actress I really hope she gets more recognition for her acting.

[IaneHowe]

She didn’t show an emotion she shows an emulated emotion. She’s not capable of compassion and feelings she learned to emulate them. Like she was emulation Steve Jobs.

[gregcontaxis]

I binged the Elizabeth Holmes story because Amanda Seyfried is my favourite actressof all Amanda Seyfried did such an amazing job with this character

[robotsex]

I love seeing Naveen Andrews (my boy Sayid!) back in the spotlight. He's such a talented actor. And of course, I love Amanda, she is brilliant in this role.

[mikatu]

Somehow I think this series makes Elizabeth look cooler and smarter than she really is.

[anneparham]

I love how the interviewer is really genuine and truly knows what she is talking/asking about. Entertainment Tonight misses the mark a lot but Lauren Zima is a gem

[abeltesfaye_]

Amanda is KILLING this role, bug-eye look, insane deep voice and all!

[idiongo]

Amanda gave me goosebumps .When you compare her side by side with the real Elizabeth, in the interview clip, she is spot on word for word and mannerism .Its really amazing !

[laurenferrell]

Can I just say that Amanda Seyfried is JUST precious! She’s so down to earth and relatable yet refined. The way she did this interview shows her personality so well!

[joelavrunin]

I just love that of all the vocal inflections and accents Naveen Andrews could choose for this role, he went with Sayid Jarrah. I've only seen him in this and Lost, but hearing his real voice just now, I'm just perplexed.

[eileenm]

OMG, how I've missed Amanda's normal speaking voice. She's so beautiful but honestly the fake voice (necessary for playing Elizabeth H of course) just changed her in such inexplicable ways. Great acting too.