Key facts
- Actor Anthony Boyle emailed incarcerated former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried for role preparation.
- Boyle sought to understand Bankman-Fried's motivations beyond wealth.
- Netflix series 'The Altruists' is set to be released soon.
- The series appears to focus on Bankman-Fried's relationship with Caroline Ellison.
Irish actor Anthony Boyle, preparing to portray Sam Bankman-Fried in the upcoming Netflix series 'The Altruists,' reached out to the incarcerated former FTX CEO via email. Boyle expressed interest in understanding Bankman-Fried's motivations, stating his focus was not on money or crypto but on what drove his actions. Bankman-Fried reportedly responded to most of Boyle's questions ahead of the series' release, which is scheduled for about three weeks from the report date. The series appears to center on Bankman-Fried's relationship with Caroline Ellison, who led FTX's sister firm, Alameda Research. Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of seven felony counts related to FTX's misuse of customer funds. Former FTX COO Constance Wang commented that the on-screen portrayal made her feel 'physically upset,' suggesting Bankman-Fried was more 'socially awkward' than depicted.