Netflix to Release Series 'The Altruists' on FTX Scandal
Netflix is set to release 'The Altruists,' a new drama series exploring the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange and the downfall of its key figures, Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison.
Netflix will launch "The Altruists," a new drama series chronicling the rise and fall of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, on November 19.
The series focuses on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and former CEO Caroline Ellison, whose legal battles have garnered significant international attention. The show aims to depict the events that led to billions of dollars in losses and the disappearance of customer funds.
Anthony Boyle and Julia Garner star as Bankman-Fried and Ellison, respectively. Series co-showrunner Graham Moore has spoken about his fascination with the real-life stories of Bankman-Fried and Ellison, describing them as characters too complex to have been invented.
"The Altruists" is scheduled for release just before the Thanksgiving holiday, offering viewers a dramatic look into one of the most significant financial scandals of recent years.
The series is expected to delve into the complex dynamics and ethical considerations surrounding the effective altruism movement, which Bankman-Fried espoused.