Pete Davidson, Casey Affleck Lead Bitcoin Mystery Thriller “Killing Satoshi”

- A high-stakes thriller diving into the cryptic legacy of Bitcoin’s elusive creator. - Doug Liman directs, with Casey Affleck and Pete Davidson in lead roles. 2025-08-31 On August 31, 2025, Variety reported the confirmation of a groundbreaking conspiracy thriller, *Killing Satoshi*, slated for 2026. The film will explore the enduring enigma of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous architect of Bitcoin, and examine how his untouched fortune has ignited global intrigue. Doug Liman, celebrated for *The Bourne Identity* and *Edge of Tomorrow*, directs the project, which stars Oscar-winning actor Casey Affleck alongside comedian Pete Davidson of *Saturday Night Live* fame. In addition, screenwriter Nick Schenk, known for his work on *Gran Torino* and *The Mule*, brings this layered story to life. Blending political drama with high-tech espionage, the film focuses on a group of unlikely heroes who challenge a powerful coalition determined to protect Nakamoto’s anonymity in a battle over financial supremacy. The story underscores the immense influence of Nakamoto’s untouched wealth, with 1.1 million bitcoins valued at over $120 billion at stake. In a statement to Variety, Director Doug Liman described the narrative as a “David and Goliath” confrontation, where “unlikely antiheroes take on the world’s most powerful forces in a battle over the meaning of money and who truly controls it.” Filming is set to begin in London in October 2025, and the production will be financed by Ryan Kavanaugh’s Proxima and Aperture Media Partners. As of 20:13 UTC on August 31, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $109,077.27. According to market reports, this marks a 0.314% rise in the past 24 hours.