Netflix releases first trailer for SBF-inspired series "The Altruists"

Netflix releases first trailer for SBF-inspired series "The Altruists"

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2026-10-08 15:52:38
Netflix has released the first trailer for "The Altruists," a scripted series inspired by the rise and fall of former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, widely known as SBF, and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison. The show is scheduled to debut on Nov. 19 and will run for eight episodes. Anthony Boyle plays SBF, while Julia Garner portrays Ellison. According to Netflix’s synopsis, the series follows two young idealists who try to remake the global financial system at high speed, only to later face accusations tied to the theft of $8 billion and a collapse from the top of financial power. The project was created by Graham Moore and draws inspiration from reporting by New York Magazine journalists Kevin T. Dugan and Jen Wieczner. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are also listed as executive producers on the series.

Netflix has released the first trailer for "The Altruists," a series tied to former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, or SBF, according to BlockBeats on Oct. 8.

The show is inspired by the rise and fall of SBF and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison. It is set to premiere on Nov. 19 and will span eight episodes. Anthony Boyle plays SBF, and Julia Garner plays Caroline Ellison.

In its synopsis, Netflix says the series tells the story of two young idealists who try to rapidly reshape the global financial system, then are accused of stealing $8 billion and eventually fall from the height of financial power.

"The Altruists" was created by Graham Moore and was inspired by related articles from New York Magazine reporters Kevin T. Dugan and Jen Wieczner. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama also serve as executive producers.

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