Netflix is set to dramatize the $32 billion FTX collapse, with new casting rumors suggesting Evan Peters negotiating for the role of Sam Bankman-Fried and Julia Garner nearing a deal to portray Caroline Ellison.
The FTX collapse in November 2022, resulting in the criminal indictment of Bankman-Fried, has attracted Hollywood's attention, prompting Netflix to base the film on a romantic narrative set against the chaos backdrop.
The project is progressing steadily in pre-production, with Graham Moore in talks to pen the script and studios bidding for rights shortly after the collapse. The film aims to explore the personal relationships fueling the financial disaster.
Hollywood's interest in crypto disasters continues, with the FTX film moving at a faster pace compared to other projects like the Bitfinex hack cinematic version. Netflix's emphasis on human drama and love story in the FTX film reflects the commitment to portraying both personal and financial aspects.