Netflix sets Nov. 19 release date for The Altruists, a series inspired by SBF and Caroline Ellison

Netflix sets Nov. 19 release date for The Altruists, a series inspired by SBF and Caroline Ellison

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2026-08-14 12:56:45
Netflix said its new drama series The Altruists, inspired by the rise and fall of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, known as SBF, and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, will debut on Nov. 19. The company also released first-look images from the show. The series will run for eight episodes. Anthony Boyle will play SBF, while Julia Garner will portray Caroline Ellison. In Netflix’s synopsis, the story follows two young idealists who try to rapidly remake the global financial system, are later accused of stealing $8 billion, and then fall from the top of financial power. The Altruists was created by Graham Moore. Netflix said the project drew inspiration from articles by New York Magazine reporters Kevin T. Dugan and Jen Wieczner. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are also listed as executive producers.
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Netflix said The Altruists, a drama series inspired by the rise and fall of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, or SBF, and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, will premiere on Nov. 19. The company also released first-look images from the show.

The series will have eight episodes. Anthony Boyle will play SBF, and Julia Garner will play Caroline Ellison.

According to Netflix’s synopsis, the show follows two young idealists who attempt to rapidly remake the global financial system, are later 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 written by New York Magazine reporters Kevin T. Dugan and Jen Wieczner. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are also serving as executive producers.

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