Apple and production studio A24 are bringing Sam Bankman-Fried’s story to the big screen, with writer-director Lena Dunham adapting the tale of his rise and fall. Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, captivated the tech world as one of its youngest billionaires before his empire’s dramatic collapse in 2022.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Rise & Fall Set For Big Screen
According to recent reports, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s story will be adapted by Lena Dunham, who is collaborating with Apple and A24 for the film. The project is based on Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, written by bestselling author Michael Lewis.
Known for his works such as The Big Short and Moneyball, Lewis examines Sam Bankman-Fried’s rapid rise, his unconventional leadership style, and the shocking financial disaster that followed.
Dunham, recognized for creating the HBO series Girls, brings a unique perspective to the story, focusing on Bankman-Fried’s complex personality and the volatile world of cryptocurrency. The film is in early development, and the collaboration between Apple and A24 highlights the industry’s interest in turning real-life tech controversies into gripping narratives.
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