Amanda Seyfried Doesn’t Regret Sparring With Elizabeth Holmes’ Partner in a Jaw-Dropping Scene
How Seyfried joined the project
Seyfried became involved after her friend Emma Stone introduced her to Fielder. He asked Seyfried to review interview footage filmed with Elizabeth Holmes. Her participation later expanded to reenactments in which she played Holmes. She also accompanied Fielder to dinner at the home of Holmes’ partner, Billy Evans.
A tense dinner encounter
The dinner became one of the documentary’s most striking scenes, with Seyfried and Evans sparring across the table. Holmes was in prison at the time, while her children and dog were at home with Seyfried and Fielder.
Holmes called from prison during their visit. Seyfried said viewers had questioned whether the call was genuine, and she responded that it was a documentary.
Dispute over acting and comments
The exchange turned sour after Evans criticized Seyfried’s acting. The pair also argued about Seyfried’s comments concerning Charlie Kirk. Seyfried told Rolling Stone that the scene reflected the intensity of what happened at dinner.
Key points
- Seyfried first joined the project by reviewing footage of Elizabeth Holmes.
- Her role grew to include reenactments and a dinner with Billy Evans.
- Holmes called from prison while Seyfried and Fielder were at Evans’ home.
- Seyfried said the argument with Evans was as intense as it appeared onscreen.