Anthony Boyle and Julia Garner Cast in Netflix's FTX Series 'The Altruists'
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Netflixhas greenlitThe Altruists, an eight-episode limited series delving into the dramatic rise and fall of theFTXcryptocurrency exchange, withJulia Garnerand Anthony Boyle confirmed to star in the leading roles.
Julia Garner, fresh off her acclaimed roles inOzarkandInventing Anna, will portray Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, the cryptocurrency trading firm co-founded bySam Bankman-Fried. Anthony Boyle, known forMasters of the AirandSay Nothing, will take on the role of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
The series' logline sets a compelling stage, 'The story of Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, two hyper-smart, ambitious young idealists who tried to remake the global financial system in the blink of an eye — and then seduced, coaxed, and teased each other into stealing $8 billion.'The Altruistsis a project from Higher Ground, the production company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama, underscoring Netflix's commitment to high-profile, real-life dramas. Co-showrunners Graham Moore and Jacqueline Hoyt will executive produce the series, which is expected to offer an in-depth look at the complex events surrounding FTX's implosion and the figures at its center. A release date forThe Altruistshas not yet been announced, but it is expected to hit screens in late 2026.
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