Amazon is already working on an FTX series with the Russo brothers

When the FTX scandal broke out on their hands Sam Bankman-Fried, they all agreed on one thing: it was a movie story. Literally. so to lose sight of exchange cryptocurrencies already have several bidders. The last one was Amazon, which has already given the green light to a mini-series about the FTX scandal and its founder.

But they are not the first to show interest in FTX’s bankruptcy. Apple has already shown interest Screening Michael Lewis’ book about the company.

This is an interesting story. Major streaming platforms have long sought inspiration in the villains of the moment: the founders of scandalous tech companies. Disney+ expertly brought the story of Theranos to the screens. Amanda Seyfried. Apple TV+ will have its own movie throughout 2023. There was also a place for Travis Kalanik in the series. super pumped He talks about Uber’s darkest moments. And of course, We are working and his balloon bursting in Adam Neumann’s hand. FTX’s bankruptcy undoubtedly had all the ingredients for success. Unlike its predecessors, which came to the screens years later, in this case the broadcast will practically be live.

FTX, a story that will have it all

On the example of Amazon and according to developments Variation, the production will be responsible for two of Hollywood’s most recognizable characters: the Russo brothers. The creators of one of the highest-grossing films in history are second only to. avatar, Avengers: EndgameMarvel Midas will put his hand on the FTX story, headed by the controversial Sam Bankman-Fried. Early rumors suggest that, in fact, the cast may start casting members for one of their movies. Avengers and even Amazon would try to get the brothers to take over. with creator Dave Weil InfestationThere would be an 8-part full story on the table anyway.

from the beginning exchangeThe rise to the top of the Bahamas-based cryptocurrencies to the current cash crunch and bookkeeping scandals. According to Amazon, this is all based on reports and stories from journalists who have long researched the FTX story.

As the Russo brothers explained in an Amazon release, this story will touch on all the topics:

“It spans many industries: celebrities, politics, academia, technology, crime, sex, drugs, and the future of modern finance. At the center of it all is a deeply mysterious figure with complex and potentially dangerous motivations. We want to understand. Why.”

How long to see Sam Bankman-Fried plan with FTX on Amazon Prime stream? Although the platform is expected to start recording, it does not specify a date for its production. next spring.

It’s also unclear where Amazon would put the ending of a story that was practically written live. Since FTX crashed earlier this month, exchange more popular, and Sam Bankman-Fried’s incompetence, problems didn’t stop popping up at every point. Fraudulent use of customer data and a possible buyout by its main competitor, Binance, have come to naught in the face of long-falsified accounts.

Funds to buy mansions for FTX employees, million-dollar debts with creditors, users trying—to no avail—to get their funds back, or, of course, an attempt to buy Twitter before Hurricane Elon Musk hit a few weeks ago. It’s filled with employees and co-founders, all missing from public life. And finally, bankruptcy. The Russo brothers will have a lot to tell A story that doesn’t stop causing trouble every day.