"The Smiths" Director to Helm New Film "Killing Satoshi Nakamoto," Expected to Release in 2026
BlockBeats News, September 2nd, according to financefeeds report, Pete Davidson and Casey Affleck will star in "Killing Satoshi," a conspiracy thriller film directed by Doug Liman known for "The Bourne Identity." The film is inspired by the mysterious story surrounding the anonymous founder of Bitcoin and is expected to be released in 2026.
According to the producers, the movie will combine political intrigue, cutting-edge espionage, and global power struggles, depicting a showdown between governments, Wall Street, and Silicon Valley to control the world's monetary system. Producer Ryan Kavanaugh has described the project as a fintech-themed drama similar to "The Social Network."
"Killing Satoshi" will see director Liman return to this genre after "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" and "Edge of Tomorrow." Filming is expected to start in 2025. The project is being presented at film markets in Toronto and Berlin, with insiders revealing a budget of around $60–70 million.
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