Simply put
- The feature film titled “Killing Satoshi” is helmed by Dagriman, known for “Born Identity”.
- Set to release in 2026, the film features Casey Affleck and Pete Davidson.
- This thriller delves into the origins of Bitcoin, exploring the enigmatic figure behind its creation.
So far, various documentaries have tried to tackle the identity of Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin.
Now, a new wave of Hollywood films seems keen to dramatize the emergence and implications of cryptocurrencies.
“Killing Satoshi” focuses on the mystery surrounding Nakamoto’s identity.
Director Doug Liman, recognized for works like “Bourne Identity” and “Swingers,” is steering this project, showcasing Oscar winners Casey Affleck and Pete Davidson.
The screenplay, crafted by Nick Schenk, who previously collaborated with Clint Eastwood on “Gran Torino,” reveals a plot involving an elite cabal trying to suppress the truth.
“I’ve always found the David and Goliath story appealing,” Liman remarked. “Killing Satoshi is this epic confrontation, hitting at the core of what money really is and the forces that wield control over it, featuring an unexpected anti-hero gearing up to challenge the world’s most powerful figures.”
Produced by Ryan Kavanaugh, the former CEO of Relativity Media—backers of films like “Social Network”—the film marks a return for him after his studio filed for bankruptcy in 2015.
Kavanaugh once aimed to introduce a token called Proxicoin and currently collaborates with Lawrence Gray and Shane Valdes on funding for his film projects.
“This film goes beyond the narrative of Bitcoin and its elusive roots; it’s about what Bitcoin signifies,” Kavanaugh stated. “We envision it as comparable to our exploration of ‘social network’ and Facebook.”
Production in London is anticipated to kick off in October, with the film set for a 2026 release.
Since its launch in 2009, Nakamoto has been a pivotal figure in a thriving crypto industry valued around $4 trillion, despite vanishing from public view by 2011.
He might be sitting on a substantial amount of Bitcoin—possibly around 1.1 million, translating to approximately $122 billion at today’s rate.
