Amazon Studios, Apple, and Netflix are all vying to get the film and TV rights to a Michael Lewis book on the FTX collapse. Apple is reportedly close to sealing the deal.
American author and financial journalist Michael Lewis will be working on a book that covers the collapse of FTX. Reports are emerging that several streaming platforms are looking to strike a deal for a series based on the book. Lewis has spent time with Sam Bankman-Fried, having spent many months with him at the peak of his fame.
Lewis rose to fame for writing books such as the Big Short, The Blind Side, and Moneyball. All have seen successful film adaptations. He takes a statistical approach to his storytelling, offering compelling insights into some noticeable incidents.
When the entertainment industry caught wind of Lewis working on this book, they swooped down to get the rights. The Dish reported that Amazon Studios and Netflix are both in the game.
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