Kate McKinnon to Portray br Elizabeth Holmes in Hulu Miniseries The drama is based off br an ABC News podcast on br the disgraced Theranos founder. According to 'Deadline,' the series is expected to be 6-10 episodes, with McKinnon as executive producer. Holmes has been br the subject of br other recent works including the HBO documentary, br 'The Inventor.' Director Adam McKay is developing a movie about Holmes, with Jennifer Lawrence tapped to star. Holmes faces felony fraud charges and up to 20 years in prison.