Lena Dunham adapts Michael Lewis's book on Sam Bankman-Fried's downfall

Sam Bankman-Fried

American scammer and conman Lena Dunham

American writer, director, actress, and producer Apple

American multinational technology company A24

American entertainment company Michael Lewis

American writer Variety

American weekly entertainment magazine

Highlights

Lena Dunham is working with Apple and A24 to adapt Michael Lewis's book about Sam Bankman-Fried.
Sam Bankman-Fried's company, FTX, collapsed in 2022, leading to significant media coverage and criminal charges against him.
The development of the adaptation follows a trend in Hollywood to explore the stories of controversial figures in the tech industry.

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Lena Dunham is collaborating with Apple and production studio A24 to create an adaptation of Michael Lewis's book, which details the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX. This cryptocurrency exchange, once a leader in the industry, collapsed in 2022, creating a significant stir in the tech world. Following this event, Bankman-Fried faced criminal charges, including money laundering and fraud, escalating the drama surrounding the collapse. The narrative surrounding Bankman-Fried's highly publicized downfall is resonating in Hollywood, leading to multiple adaptations, including other projects like a limited series being developed by Amazon and another unnamed streaming platform.

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