‘You Can See Everything’ Would Have Looked Much Different Without Emma Stone’s Help

"Without Emma Stone’s assistance, the film 'You Can See Everything' would have had a markedly different atmosphere and outcome. In a recent interview with Vulture, director Lance Oppenheim shared that bringing Amanda Seyfried into the project would not have transpired without Stone’s intervention. Midway through the film, Nathan Fielder visits Seyfried’s residence to present her with video clips of his month spent with Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and her husband Billy.

The situation escalates when Seyfried is compelled to view clips of herself as Holmes in the Hulu series "The Dropout," in which Oppenheim’s costar played the role during the Theranos founder’s rise and decline. The actress’s involvement proved pivotal, as she was credited in the film’s Special Thanks segment. While some initially attributed the assistance to a personal friendship between Stone and Fielder, stemming from their collaboration on Showtime’s "The Curse," Oppenheim clarified that it was Stone who facilitated the introduction between the filmmakers and Seyfried.

Initially, Oppenheim’s goal was to showcase the footage to Seyfried and gauge her reaction, with the hope that it would deepen their understanding of the film’s essence. However, once "The Dropout" star expressed her interest in reprising her role as Holmes, the narrative shifted significantly. The second half of the film adopts a format reminiscent of Fielder’s HBO series "The Rehearsal," with Seyfried assuming the character of Holmes in various reenactments following her incarceration.

Director Oppenheim observed that after Holmes’ portrayal comes to an end, the movie grapples with the lingering impact of her absence. Every character in the film is grappling with their own interpretations of her persona and crafting new versions of it. For viewers who resonated with Seyfried’s contributions to the movie, including her reenactments and reactions to Billy, it’s worth acknowledging Emma Stone’s role in making those elements possible."