Emmy Winner Julia Garner to Star as Caroline Ellison in Netflix's FTX Drama

From Ozark to the Crypto World: Garner Takes on FTX's Caroline Ellison

Hang on to your seats, crypto fans! Julia Garner, the Emmy-winning powerhouse from Ozark, is gearing up to take the lead as Caroline Ellison in Netflix's sizzling new series about the epic fall of the FTX crypto exchange. That's right, the queen of Netflix is diving back into the streaming giant's world, but this time, she's tackling the wild ride of the crypto world.

The FTX Drama: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Billions

Rumors are swirling that Garner is deep in talks to play none other than Caroline Ellison, the former bigwig at Sam Bankman-Fried's crumbling crypto empire. This limited series isn't just another show—it's set to spill the beans on the rise and fall of FTX, all seen through the steamy lens of the rollercoaster relationship between Ellison and Bankman-Fried. And get this, Variety's got the scoop that the show will be a thrilling "love story" between these two, set against the backdrop of crypto chaos.

But Garner's not just stopping at acting; she's also jumping in as an executive producer, proving she's the boss on and off the screen.

Behind the Scenes: A Stellar Team for a High-Stakes Story

Netflix isn't playing around with this one—they've ordered a whopping eight episodes, with cameras set to roll this summer. And who's calling the shots? None other than Graham Moore, the Academy Award-winning genius behind The Imitation Game. He's not just writing but also executive producing and co-showrunning, alongside the talented Jacqueline Hoyt, known for The Leftovers and The Good Wife.

The executive producer lineup is nothing short of star-studded, featuring none other than Barack and Michelle Obama under their Higher Ground banner. Joining them are Vinnie Malhotra, Scoop Wasserstein from Scoop Productions, and Lauren Morelli. And kicking things off with a bang, James Ponsoldt will direct the first episode and also executive produce.

The FTX Crash: A Billion-Dollar Scandal

Remember the FTX crash in November 2022? It was like a bomb went off in the crypto world, with allegations of embezzlement and billions of customer dollars going missing, all tied to FTX's owners and their shady hedge fund, Alameda Research. Sam Bankman-Fried, the mastermind behind it all, got slammed with a 25-year prison sentence and ordered to cough up $11 billion.

And what about Caroline Ellison? She copped to conspiracy and financial fraud charges, landing her a 24-month stint in the slammer.