Netflix previews FTX drama 'The Altruists'
Netflix has released a trailer for The Altruists, a drama about the FTX collapse and the people at its center. The show follows Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison and premieres on November 19. Anthony Boyle and Julia Garner play the lead roles.
Netflix has shared a trailer for The Altruists, a drama centered on FTX's downfall and the figures around it. The series is scheduled to debut on November 19, with Anthony Boyle portraying Sam Bankman-Fried and Julia Garner playing Caroline Ellison.
Co-showrunner Graham Moore told Netflix this summer that he found both real-life stories compelling, saying he doubted he could invent characters as interesting as Bankman-Fried or Ellison. The article also notes a Nathan Fielder documentary about Elizabeth Holmes arriving this fall.
The series may shape how broader audiences remember FTX's collapse, potentially turning complex crypto and startup failures into a more personal narrative. Viewers unfamiliar with venture capital could form impressions of founders, investors, and regulators through dramatized figures. For the tech and finance sectors, renewed attention could affect reputations and public trust, while former customers and employees may see their experiences reframed for entertainment. Its actual influence will likely depend on reach and accuracy.