The Altruists cast brings together a talented ensemble for Netflix’s upcoming limited series about one of the biggest financial scandals in recent history. The story follows the rise and fall of a cryptocurrency empire while exploring the people caught at the center of its collapse. With several real-life figures featured in the story, the series has plenty of familiar names for viewers to discover.
The eight-episode limited series follows Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison as they build careers in cryptocurrency before their business empire collapses. It focuses on the relationships, ambitions, and decisions that shaped the events surrounding FTX and Alameda Research. Here’s a closer look at the characters featured in The Altruists and the actors who bring them to life on screen.
Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison
Julia Garner portrays Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and Sam Bankman-Fried’s onetime romantic partner. Ellison became one of the most important figures in the FTX story because of her leadership role at Alameda and her close relationship with Bankman-Fried. Garner is no stranger to television and biographical miniseries. She’s best known for roles in Ozark, Inventing Anna, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Anthony Boyle as Sam Bankman-Fried
Anthony Boyle portrays Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder and former CEO of FTX. Bankman-Fried built FTX into one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges before its collapse led to criminal charges and a major financial scandal. The Northern Irish actor has racked up several credits in miniseries, previously appearing in Masters of the Air, Manhunt, Say Nothing, and House of Guinness.
Alex Lawther as Sam Trabucco
English actor Alex Lawther portrays Sam Trabucco, a former co-CEO of Alameda Research. Trabucco worked alongside Ellison at the cryptocurrency trading firm before leaving the company in 2022. Lawther is known for The End of the F**ing World, Black Mirror, and Alien: Earth.
Matt Rife as Ryan Salame
Comedian and actor Matt Rife joins The Altruists cast portraying former FTX executive Ryan Salame. After the company’s collapse, Salame became one of the company’s most recognizable figures. Salame served as co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets and later pleaded guilty to campaign finance and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. Rife is primarily known for his work as a comedian and for appearances in projects such as Rolling Loud.
Madison Hu as Constance Wang
Madison Hu portrays Constance Wang, another key figure in FTX’s leadership circle. Wang served as FTX’s chief operating officer and became closely associated with the company during its rapid growth. Hu previously starred in and is known for her roles in Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark and Netflix’s The Brothers Sun.
Karan Soni as Nishad Singh
Indian-American actor Karan Soni portrays Nishad Singh, a former FTX engineering director and one of Bankman-Fried’s closest associates. Singh became a significant figure in the company’s collapse and later pleaded guilty to criminal charges connected to the FTX fraud. Soni is widely recognized for playing Dopinder in the Deadpool films and for his work in Miracle Workers.
Eugene Young as Gary Wang
Eugene Young portrays Gary Wang, the co-founder and former chief technology officer of FTX. Wang helped create the technology behind the cryptocurrency exchange and remained part of Bankman-Fried’s inner circle. Young’s previous credits include Veep and NCIS: Los Angeles.
Hudson Williams as Duncan Rheingans-Yoo
Hudson Williams appears as Duncan Rheingans-Yoo in a recurring role. Rheingans-Yoo was associated with the FTX and Alameda Research circle, making him part of the wider group surrounding Bankman-Fried and Ellison. Williams is known for Heated Rivalry, among other screen credits.
Jennifer Grey as Sarah Fisher Ellison
Actress Jennifer Grey portrays Sarah Fisher Ellison, Caroline Ellison’s mother. Grey has enjoyed a long career that includes Dirty Dancing, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and A Real Pain. Her role allows the series to explore Caroline’s family life alongside the events surrounding FTX and Alameda Research.
Terry Chen as CZ
Terry Chen portrays CZ, the professional name of Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance. Binance’s decision to sell its FTT holdings became an important development in the events leading to FTX’s collapse. Terry Chen’s credits include House of Cards and Wild Cards.
Paul Reiser and Robin Weigert as Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents
Paul Reiser joins The Altruists cast portraying Joe Bankman, Sam Bankman-Fried’s father. Bankman is a Stanford Law School professor who became a prominent part of the public story surrounding his son’s cryptocurrency empire. Reiser is known for Mad About You, The Kominsky Method, Stranger Things, and numerous film and television roles.
Robin Weigert portrays Barbara Fried, Sam Bankman-Fried’s mother. Fried is a Stanford Law School professor and was involved in her son’s political activities through the FTX era. Weigert has appeared in Deadwood, Big Little Lies, and We Were the Lucky Ones.
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