Apple and A24 have announced an exciting new collaboration to adapt the story of Sam Bankman-Fried and the infamous FTX crypto scandal into a feature film. The script will be penned by Lena Dunham, best known for creating and starring in HBO’s acclaimed series "Girls."
The film will draw from Michael Lewis’s bestseller, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, which explores the rapid rise of Bankman-Fried and the dramatic downfall of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. The company's collapse revealed missing funds and led to widespread fraud accusations, resulting in high-profile legal battles.
Variety reports that the project is still in its early stages, with few details available about the cast or release timeline. However, Dunham’s involvement suggests the film will delve into both the personal and financial drama behind FTX’s implosion.
The Apple-A24 collaboration builds on a successful partnership that previously brought films like On the Rocks and The Tragedy of Macbeth to Apple TV+. Other upcoming projects include Spike Lee’s "High and Low" and Jennifer Lawrence’s murder mystery "The Wives."
The FTX saga continues to attract attention across the entertainment industry. In addition to this project, Amazon is developing a limited series, and other streaming platforms are reportedly working on their own adaptations.
Apple was close to securing exclusive rights to Lewis's book back in 2022, indicating its eagerness to capture the gripping story of crypto’s fallen wunderkind.
