{"id":852170,"date":"2025-05-30T09:11:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T14:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/30\/netflix-reveals-cast-for-ftx-drama-on-sam-bankman-fried-caroline-ellison\/"},"modified":"2025-05-30T09:11:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T14:11:54","slug":"netflix-reveals-cast-for-ftx-drama-on-sam-bankman-fried-caroline-ellison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/30\/netflix-reveals-cast-for-ftx-drama-on-sam-bankman-fried-caroline-ellison\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix Reveals Cast for FTX Drama on Sam Bankman-Fried, Caroline Ellison"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Crypto\u2019s biggest scandal is heading to your screen!<\/p>\n

Netflix is officially turning<\/a> the rise and fall of FTX into a gripping drama series and it just revealed who\u2019s playing the leads. Titled The Altruist<\/em>, the eight-episode show will dive deep into the chaotic world of crypto, tracing the dramatic events that led to the collapse of one of the industry\u2019s biggest exchanges.<\/p>\n

Announced on May 30, 2025, the series will spotlight the lives of Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, capturing both their ambitions and downfall in a story made for drama lovers and crypto watchers alike.<\/p>\n

Meet the Actors <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Northern Irish actor Anthony Boyle has been cast as Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX who became the face of one of the largest fraud scandals in recent history. Boyle has appeared in shows like Say Nothing<\/em>, Masters of the Air<\/em>, and the upcoming House of Guinness<\/em>, and films like Tetris<\/em> and Tolkien<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Starring opposite him is Julia Garner, the Emmy-winning actress known for her standout roles in Ozark<\/em>, Inventing Anna<\/em>, and The Get Down<\/em>. She\u2019ll play Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and Bankman-Fried\u2019s ex-girlfriend.<\/p>\n

Netflix described the show as a story of \u201ctwo hyper-smart young idealists [who] try to remake the global financial system in the blink of an eye\u2026 only to seduce each other into stealing $8 billion.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle will portray Caroline Ellison and Sam Bankman-Fried in the new limited series The Altruists.<\/p>\n

Two hyper-smart young idealists try to remake the global financial system in the blink of an eye\u2026only to seduce each other into stealing $8 billion. pic.twitter.com\/zBB3ieqwMr<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2014 Netflix (@netflix) May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

An All-Star Team Behind the Camera<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Altruist<\/em> is being produced by Higher Ground, the media company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama. It will be co-showrun by Graham Moore (The Imitation Game<\/em>, The Outfit<\/em>) and Jacqueline Hoyt (The Underground Railroad<\/em>, Dietland<\/em>, The Leftovers<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Moore quotes<\/a> \u201cFor nearly three years now, Sam and Caroline\u2019s story has been my daily obsession.\u201d He also thanks Netflix for loving the story and coming forward with the web series.<\/p>\n

Director James Ponsoldt (The Spectacular Now<\/em>, Daisy Jones & The Six<\/em>, Shrinking<\/em>) will direct the first episode. Vinnie Malhotra and Jessie Dicovitsky will executive produce the series for Higher Ground.<\/p>\n

Will the Real Sam and Caroline Be Watching?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Netflix hasn\u2019t announced a release date yet, but both Ellison and Bankman-Fried might be out in time to watch their story unfold onscreen.<\/p>\n

Caroline Ellison is serving a 24-month prison sentence and is expected to be released in May 2026. Bankman-Fried, originally sentenced to 25 years<\/a>, may get out earlier than expected, reportedly by several years, thanks to good behavior credits, time served, and participation in prison programs.<\/p>\n

What to Expect From \u201cThe Altruist\u201d<\/h2>\n

With a top-tier cast, award-winning production team, and a headline-making true story at its core, The Altruist<\/em> is shaping up to be one of Netflix\u2019s most talked-about new releases.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned \u2013 this is one crypto story you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n

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What happened with FTX?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

FTX, a crypto exchange, collapsed in Nov 2022 due to an $8 billion hole in its accounts, caused by customer withdrawals exposing fraud by Sam Bankman-Fried.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How much money was lost from FTX?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Approximately $8 billion in customer funds were initially reported missing from FTX at the time of its collapse in November 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What is \u201cThe Altruist\u201d on Netflix about?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s an 8-episode drama series about the rise and fall of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Caroline Ellison, and the $8 billion crypto scandal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When is \u201cThe Altruist\u201d Netflix release date?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Netflix has not announced a release date yet. The series was announced on May 30, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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