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Former Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson and Academy Award winner Casey Affleck are set to feature in a new film centered on the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, as reported by Variety.
Pete Davidson, Casey Affleck Collaborate on Satoshi Thriller
As per the entertainment news source, Davidson and Affleck are confirmed to star in Doug Liman’s (“The Bourne Identity,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”) “Killing Satoshi,” a conspiracy thriller that aims to explore the enigma surrounding the elusive Bitcoin founder.
The screenplay, penned by long-time Clint Eastwood collaborator Nick Schenk (“Gran Torino,” “The Mule”), is characterized by Liman as a “David and Goliath” narrative.
While the character details for Davidson and Affleck remain undisclosed, the storyline “intertwines political intrigue, advanced espionage, and a race against time as entities worldwide – including governments, Wall Street, and Silicon Valley – engage in an all-out struggle for dominance.”
“‘Killing Satoshi’” depicts unlikely antiheroes confronting the most influential figures globally in a monumental conflict that addresses the essence of money and its control,” Liman shared with Variety. “I am thrilled to be working with Casey Affleck again alongside the remarkable Pete Davidson.”
A feature film titled “Killing Satoshi” is scheduled for release in 2026.
It is directed by Doug Liman (who also directed The Bourne Identity) and will feature Casey Affleck and Pete Davidson.
The thriller will concentrate on the inception of Bitcoin and the identity of its enigmatic… pic.twitter.com/C0rEI2irvc— LondonCryptoClub (@LDNCryptoClub) September 3, 2025
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Initially conceived by Relativity Media founder Ryan Kavanaugh, the film is being produced by Kavanaugh’s Proxima in collaboration with Aperture Media Partners.
Filming is set to commence in London next month in anticipation of its 2026 release.
Obamas Producing New Netflix Series About FTX Scandal
“Killing Satoshi” marks the second blockchain-related film and television project to gain attention this year.
In May, streaming powerhouse Netflix announced it had approved an eight-episode limited series titled “The Altruists,” which focuses on the FTX scandal.
According to Netflix, the series will depict “two exceptionally intelligent, ambitious young idealists who attempted to transform the global financial system in an instant” prior to the crypto exchange’s $8 billion downfall.
Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, “The Altruists” features Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle as former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, respectively.
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