Kate McKinnon to Portray Elizabeth Holmes in Hulu Miniseries The drama is based off an ABC News podcast on the disgraced Theranos founder. According to 'Deadline,' the series is expected to be 6-10 episodes, with McKinnon as executive producer. Holmes has been the subject of other recent works including the HBO documentary, '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.