Actor Anthony Boyle Reaches Out to Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman‑Fried for Netflix Series Role

Actor Anthony Boyle, who will portray Sam Bankman‑Fried in the upcoming Netflix series ‘The Altruists,’ emailed the former FTX CEO while he is serving a 25‑year prison sentence. Boyle said he promised not to disclose any sensitive information, yet Bankman‑Fried answered most of his questions about his rise to become the world’s youngest billionaire and the motivations behind his actions. The series, set to premiere in about three weeks, focuses on Bankman‑Fried’s relationship with his girlfriend and Alameda Research head Caroline Ellison. The show follows several high‑profile media pieces on the former CEO, including Michael Lewis’s 2023 book *Going Infinite* and a 2022 interview in Ben McKenzie’s documentary *Everyone Is Lying to You for Money*. Reason: The exchange between a jailed crypto magnate and a Hollywood actor illustrates the ongoing public fascination with the FTX collapse and its implications for the crypto industry, offering insights into how the story is being framed for a mainstream audience.