Elizabeth Holmes’ Fiancé Reportedly Wants More From Hit Documentary - Source
Elizabeth Holmes' fiancé, Billy Evans, is reportedly seeking profit participation from a documentary about the Theranos scandal. While reports suggest he consulted an attorney, there is no evidence of a formal lawsuit or contractual right to the film's earnings.
Why it matters
The story highlights the growing debate over compensation and ethics in the production of nonfiction documentaries and true-crime media.
The development adds another layer to a payment dispute featured in the documentary, which portrayed Evans asking filmmakers about profit participation.
According to Page Six , a source claimed Evans recently approached a prominent Hollywood attorney about the matter, but the lawyer reportedly declined to represent him.
The reason for the lawyer's decision was unclear. However, an insider claimed Evans believed he was supposed to receive a percentage of the documentary's profits. The source also said Evans might donate any money he received to charity.
The Elizabeth Holmes documentary had already drawn attention to the issue. A dramatized scene featured an actor portraying Evans discussing whether he and Holmes could receive part of the profits in exchange for participating in the project.
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