Hollywood is planning a Sam Bankman-Fried movie based on Going Infinite

As a researcher with a keen interest in the intersection of technology, finance, and human drama, I find myself intrigued by this developing story. The life and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, once a titan in the crypto world, is shaping up to be a fascinating tale, one that mirrors the rise and fall of many historical figures before him.

Despite potential prison time of up to 25 years for Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as SBF, there are reports that film production companies are working on a movie about the meteoric rise and subsequent downfall of the ex-CEO of FTX.

Based on media reports from November 12th, Apple Studios and A24 are jointly creating and financing a movie based on Michael Lewis’ book “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.” Lewis published this book in October 2023, the same day the ex-CEO’s criminal trial started in New York.

Some people who reviewed Lewis’ book argued that the author of The Big Short understated the effect of Bankman-Fried’s actions on millions of investors, as they were blocked from their accounts and unable to reach a total of billions of dollars. A part of the book delved into SBF’s altruistic efforts and speculated how these might have shaped events that eventually led to the mismanagement of customer funds.

As a researcher, I’m eagerly anticipating the development of a film script penned by Lena Dunham, which seems to be in its early stages. The intriguing story revolves around FTX, the crypto exchange that filed for bankruptcy last November, and its staff, who have been under close scrutiny due to allegations of fraud against several of its executives in the U.S., a topic that has sparked intense interest among lawmakers and media alike.

Other production firms are said to be working on unique perspectives for an FTX documentary or movie. It was rumored that Fortune and Unrealistic Ideas intended to produce a film focusing on the relationship between SBF (Sam Bankman-Fried) and the former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao. However, both individuals found themselves incarcerated for separate reasons; Zhao has since been freed from prison.

From the boardroom to the courtroom

Approximately two years following FTX’s bankruptcy filing on November 11, 2022, the report was released. Three out of the five people named in the FTX indictment have since been imprisoned. Among them are Caroline Ellison, who was previously the CEO of Alameda Research and was briefly the girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, and Ryan Salame, a former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets.

Nishad Singh, the engineering chief at the digital currency trading platform, was given a sentence equivalent to time already served following his admission of guilt and testimony during the trial of SBF (Sam Bankman-Fried). The co-founder of FTX, Gary Wang, is set for sentencing on November 20th.

2024-11-12 23:55

From the boardroom to the courtroom

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