Amanda Seyfried Says Documentary Role Felt Worthwhile

Amanda Seyfried says taking part in the documentary You Can See Everything felt worthwhile despite the risks of reprising her role as Elizabeth Holmes in reenactments filmed after the Theranos founder went to prison. Seyfried said she was relieved her involvement had become public and excited by the audience response.

The film, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, follows Holmes in the period before she reported to prison and continues after she is incarcerated. With cameras unable to follow Holmes inside, Seyfried portrays her in scenes recreating moments that were not filmed. Seyfried previously played Holmes in the scripted series The Dropout.

In remarks about the project, Seyfried said she seeks work that challenges her and takes her into unfamiliar territory. She described following through on a frightening undertaking, and seeing it have what she considered a mostly positive impact, as a rewarding experience. Her comments were relayed in coverage of an interview with People.

Seyfried’s participation was kept out of the film’s marketing before its release, according to accounts of the project. She appears alongside Fielder in the documentary’s later portion, where...