8-Episode FTX Drama 'The Altruists' Premieres on Nov. 19
Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle star in the limited series about the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange, with a trailer released this week.
By Jack Weber ·
Netflix released the first trailer for The Altruists on Monday. The eight-episode limited series stars Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison and Anthony Boyle as Sam Bankman-Fried. The show is scheduled to premiere on Nov. 19.
The drama covers the rise and fall of FTX and Alameda Research. Alameda was the trading firm led by Ellison that operated closely with Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency empire. Bankman-Fried was convicted of fraud and conspiracy and is serving a 25-year prison sentence. Ellison cooperated with prosecutors and served her own sentence after the company collapsed.
The trailer depicts the pair as ambitious figures who sought to reshape finance through cryptocurrency and effective altruism. Their professional and romantic relationship grows complicated as FTX faces mounting financial issues. Accusations arise involving billions of dollars in customer funds.
Graham Moore created the series and co-showruns it with Jacqueline Hoyt. Moore said the drama examines how the pair’s stated desire to do good became entangled with serious wrongdoing. The cast also includes Alex Lawther, Karan Soni, Madison Hu, Naomi Okada, Matt Rife, and Eugene Young. Paul Reiser, Robin Weigert, Jennifer Grey, and Hudson Williams make additional appearances.
Barack and Michelle Obama executive produce the project through Higher Ground Productions. They join Moore, Hoyt, James Ponsoldt, and Julia Garner in the executive producer credits.
