Apple and A24 to Adapt Sam Bankman-Fried's Story into Film
Lena Dunham will write the screenplay based on Michael Lewis's book about the rise and fall of the FTX founder.
- Sam Bankman-Fried, once a prominent figure in cryptocurrency, was convicted of fraud and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
- The film will be based on Michael Lewis's book 'Going Infinite,' which details Bankman-Fried's rapid rise and dramatic fall.
- Lewis's book has been criticized for its sympathetic portrayal of Bankman-Fried, despite his conviction for embezzling billions.
- Lena Dunham, known for creating 'Girls,' will adapt the book for the screen, marking another collaboration between Apple and A24.
- Several other projects about the FTX collapse are also in development, including an Amazon series by the Russo brothers.