The Dropout is an American biographical drama television miniseries about the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the disgraced biotechnology company Theranos; she is played by Amanda Seyfried. Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, the series is based on the ABC News podcast of the same name hosted by Rebecca Jarvis. The series features an ensemble supporting cast, including Naveen Andrews, Elizabeth Marvel, William H. Macy, Stephen Fry, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Bill Irwin, Utkarsh Ambudkar, LisaGay Hamilton, Michael Ironside, Laurie Metcalf, Anne Archer, and Sam Waterston. It is the first television project produced by Searchlight Television.