Actor Julia Garner to lead a Netflix series centered on the FTX collapse.
Hey there! Looking forward to diving into the latest buzz about the small screen. Let's talk about Julia Garner and Anna Boyle, who've hopped aboard a Netflix train that's bound for a wild ride! Yup, you guessed it—they're set to star in "The Altruists," a series based on the downfall of the cryptocurrency exchange: FTX.
Here's the lowdown: Sam Bankman-Fried, the exchange's founder, and his ex-girlfriend, Caroline Ellison (CEO of Alameda Research), are at the heart of this show. Brace yourself for a modern-day "Bonnie and Clyde"-style saga, especially if Generation Z's your thing.
Now, just who's behind the wheel of this bold new series? Grammy Award-winning screenwriter, Graham Moore, is co-helming this baby, along with Jacqueline Hoyt, who's also an executive producer. The crowd's in for a treat with James Ponsoldt directing the first episode, fresh from the success of "Daisy Jones & The Six."
Moreover, the star-studded roster of executive producers includes Julia Garner (who'll also be playing Caroline Ellison), Vannie Malhotra, Jessie Dicovitsky from Higher Ground Productions, Scoop Wasserstein for New York Magazine/Vox Media Studios, Tonia Davis, and Lauren Morelli. Unfortunately, it seems Erin Foster and Sara Foster might not be joining the team on "The Altruists."
Turns out, Apple and studio A24 are also gearing up for a cinematic take on the same story. The film, believed to be based on Michael Lewis's upcoming tome, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon," will see Lena Dunham adaptation magic at work. As you can imagine, there's plenty more to come on this riveting crypto-crisis drama front. Stay tuned for the release dates, folks!
Fun fact: if Bankman-Fried's court case in spring 2024 is anything to go by, this series might pack a punch. Prosecutors called the case "one of the largest financial frauds in history." Caroline Ellison was also sentenced in 2024. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates!
Delve into the captivating world of entertainment, where life intertwines with movies-and-tv. Julia Garner and Anna Boyle are set to star in an upcoming series, "The Altruists," offering a modern take on the infamous downfall of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
