Six recurring cast members have been added to Netflix’s upcoming series “The Altruists,” which depicts the rise and fall of FTX.
The new additions include Hudson Williams (“Rivals”) as Duncan Reingans, Jennifer Gray (“Dirty Dancing,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”) as Sarah Fisher Ellison, Terry Chen (“Almost Famous,” “House of Cards”) as CZ, Elizabeth Adams (“Wayward”) as Hannah, and Hannah Galway. (The Institute, Billy the Kid) as Lucy, William Mather (Lost, Another Earth) as Dr. Lerner.
The limited series was first reported to be in production in May 2025, with Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle set to star alongside Caroline Ellison and Sam Bankman-Freed. This was inspired by New York Magazine’s coverage of FTX.
The show’s official logline reads, “The story of Sam Bankman Freed and Caroline Ellison, two incredibly smart and ambitious young idealists who are accused of stealing $8 billion and quickly reshape the world’s financial system before becoming the Bonnie and Clyde of Gen Z.”
Other previously announced series regulars include Eugene Young, Madison Hu, Karan Soni, Matt Rife, Alex Lawther and Naomi Okada. Aside from the new cast additions, the returning cast consists of Maddie Hasson, Marianna Pun, Paul Reiser, and Robin Weigert.
Netflix has ordered eight episodes of “The Altruists.” The series was filmed last summer and fall. Graham Moore and Jacqueline Hoyt will serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. James Ponsoldt served as executive producer and director for the first episode. Jesse Dikovitzky and Vinnie Malhotra will serve as executive producers for Higher Ground Productions, along with Scoop Wasserstein, Tonia Davis, Lauren Morelli and Garner for New York Magazine/Vox Media Studios.
