While the entertainment industry loves headline-relevant stories, the decentralized financial concept of cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ripple, Dash, etc.) is still somewhat uncharted topical waters in film and television. However, a developing film, titled Crypto, is stepping up in that regard, set to put a cyber spin on the old concept of a crime thriller.
Crypto follows a young anti-money laundering agent named Martin (Beau Knapp) tasked with investigating a tangled web of corruption and fraud in his remote New York hometown, where his father Martin Sr (Kurt Russell) and brother Caleb (Luke Hemswoth) are struggling to maintain their family farm in a changing economic landscape.
Martin quickly finds himself enmeshed in a dangerous underworld populated by Katie (Alexis Bledel), an art dealer with mysterious intentions, Earl (Jeremie Harris), a crypto-currency enthusiast turned cyber-sleuth, and Ted (Vincent Kartheiser), a corrupt accountant doing the bidding of ruthless clients.
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Director John Stalberg, Jr. commented,
“I am overjoyed to be working with such an incredible cast to bring this timely, thrilling story to life. Beau is incredibly talented, and seeing him bring this character to life opposite talent like Alexis, Kurt, Luke, Jeremie and Vincent, has been a dream come true.”
He added further,
“Cryptocurrency has captured the attention and imagination of consumers and entrepreneurs all over the world but has never been explored in film in such a nuanced and exciting way.”
Bledel, who won an Emmy for playing Ofglen in Handmaid’s Tale, is handled by CAA, Industry Entertainment, and Jackoway, Tyerman. Crypto marks a reteaming for her and her real-life husband, Kartheiser (They met on the set of Mad Men). He is represented by Paradigm and Untitled.
Kurt Rusell
Alexis Bledel
It’s not the first time that Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies is going to be featured in any mainstream entertainment movie. Prior to this, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have been featured in movies as well as Television Series. Read following articles to know more details:-
- Cryptocurrencies Such As Bitcoin Getting Featured In numerous US TV Series
- Us publishes latest news and updates about Bitcoin, Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrencies and upcoming ICO’s.
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