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**Summary:**

Netflix’s upcoming limited series “The Altruists,” based on the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, has finalized its cast. Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle lead as Ellison and Bankman-Fried, respectively. A large ensemble cast including Eugene Young, Madison Hu, Karan Soni, Matt Rife, Alex Lawther, Naomi Okada, Maddie Hasson, Marianna Phung, Paul Reiser, and Robin Weigert will play supporting roles representing key players in the FTX saga. The series, produced by Higher Ground Productions and Vox/New York Magazine Studios, is directed by James Ponsoldt. The show promises to explore the complexities of the situation and the many lives affected.

**News Article:**

**Netflix’s Sam Bankman-Fried Series “The Altruists” Announces Full Cast**

**HOLLYWOOD, CA -** Netflix is rounding out the cast for its highly anticipated limited series, “The Altruists,” which chronicles the tumultuous rise and fall of crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried and his associate Caroline Ellison. Julia Garner (“Ozark”) and Anthony Boyle (“Masters of the Air”) will star as Ellison and Bankman-Fried, respectively.

The series has added ten actors in series regular and recurring roles:

* **Series Regulars:** Eugene Young (“Veep”) will play Gary Wang, Madison Hu (“The Brothers Sun”) as Constance Wang, Karan Soni (“Deadpool”) as Nishad Singh, Matt Rife as Ryan Salame, Alex Lawther (“Andor”) as Sam Trabucco, and Naomi Okada as Claire Watanabe.
* **Recurring Roles:** Maddie Hasson (“The Recruit”) will portray Lauren Platt, Marianna Phung (“Y: The Last Man”) as Lily Zhang, Paul Reiser (“The Kominsky Method”) as Joe Bankman, and Robin Weigert (“Deadwood”) as Barbara Fried.

“I’m moved beyond measure to get to assemble so many of my favorite actors in the world to explore the many lives caught up in this grand and heartbreaking tragedy,” said co-showrunner and EP Graham Moore.

The series, directed by James Ponsoldt (“The Spectacular Now,” “Daisy Jones & The Six”) who also executive produces, will delve into the story of Bankman-Fried and Ellison, described as “hyper-smart, ambitious young idealists who tried to remake the global financial system in the blink of an eye – and then seduced, coaxed, and teased each other into stealing $8 billion.”

“The Altruists” is a product of Higher Ground Productions’ ongoing partnership with Netflix, and it is produced in conjunction with Vox Media Studios/New York Magazine Studios, who previously collaborated with Netflix on “Inventing Anna.” The series aims to explore the many lives impacted by the FTX scandal.

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