Why Elizabeth Holmes' movie 'villain' fiance is calling high-powered lawyers in Hollywood: sources

Key Points:

• Elizabeth Holmes' fiancé, Billy Evans, controversially sought profit participation in the documentary "You Can See Everything," leading to public backlash and reports that he ultimately forwent payment.
• Sources reveal Evans is now seeking legal representation to claim a share of the film's profits, potentially to donate to charity, though a top attorney declined to represent him.
• Industry insiders note that profit-sharing with documentary subjects is not uncommon, with many documentaries compensating participants either upfront or through profit splits, despite ongoing debates about journalistic ethics.
• The documentary has been a box office success, grossing $15 million in limited release and expanding widely, with potential to become the highest-grossing non-fiction film, raising questions about whether Evans and Holmes will receive any financial benefit.
• The filmmakers maintain that Evans' profit demands were unusual and could compromise the film’s integrity, highlighting tensions between commercial interests and documentary standards.