‘The Altruists’: Netflix Sets Premiere as Streamer Unveils First Look at Anthony Boyle & Julia Garner in Crypto Drama

Anthony Boyle as Sam Bankman-Fried in 'The Altruists'
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Netflix is giving viewers their first look at Anthony Boyle and Julia Garner as Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison as the streamer sets a premiere date for the star-studded limited drama series, The Altruists.

Along with unveiling the premiere date and first-look photos, other details about the true-story drama have emerged from Netflix, including full casting news, the creative teams behind the project, and so much more. Scroll down for a closer look at The Altruists ahead of the show’s arrival and stay tuned for additional details as the premiere approaches.

When will The Altruists premiere?

The Altruists will officially premiere on Thursday, November 19, with all eight episodes of the series dropping at the same time.

Does The Altruists have a trailer?

The Altruists doesn’t have a trailer yet, but Netflix has shared a few first-look images, which you can see above and below. Stay tuned for trailers and teasers as we approach the show’s debut in November.

Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison

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Who stars in The Altruists?

Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle are leading the series as Caroline Ellison and Sam Bankman-Fried; they’ll be joined by fellow series regulars Alex Lawther, Matt Rife, Madison Hu, Karan Soni, Eugene Young, and Naomi Okada. It was unveiled that recurring cast members include Heated Rivalry breakout Hudson Williams, Jennifer Grey, Terry Chen, Elizabeth Adams, Hannah Galway, William Maphother, Paul Reiser, Robin Weigert, Maddie Hasson, and Marianna Phung.

What is The Altruists about?

As mentioned above, The Altruists is inspired by the true story of Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, hypersmart and ambitious young idealists who tried to remake the global financial system. But that was before they were accused of stealing $8 billion, becoming Gen Z’s version of Bonnie and Clyde. The project is co-showrun by Graham Moore and Jacqueline Hoyt.

“For nearly three years now, Sam and Caroline’s story has been my daily obsession,” Moore told Netflix’s Tudum. “I’m so grateful to my friends at Netflix and Higher Ground for loving this story not only as much as I do, but in the same way that I do. And we can’t wait to show all of you why.”

Who is making The Altruists?

The Altruists is executive produced by Moore, Hoyt, director James Ponsoldt, Vinnie Malhotra, Jessie Dicovitsky, Scoop Wasserstein, Tonia Davis, Lauren Morelli, and Julia Garner. The series is inspired by New York Magazine reporting.

The Altruists, Series Premiere, Thursday, November 19, Netflix