Craig Wright Film Reignites Debate Over Bitcoin Creator Identity
A $70 million film project featuring Casey Affleck as Craig Wright has reignited debate about Wright's claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. The biographical drama directed by Doug Liman is currently in post-production, but its narrative contradicts a binding judicial ruling from the High Court of England and Wales in 2024 that found Wright lied systematically and committed forgeries to support his identity as Nakamoto.
The film's budget is $70 million, with entrepreneur Calvin Ayre financing the project. Actor Pete Davidson plays Ayre alongside Gal Gadot and Isla Fisher. The production used AI-generated sets and shopped the film's rights at the Cannes Film Festival market in April 2026.
Mark Karpelès, former CEO of Mt. Gox, weighed in on the film's development, urging the community to consult court transcripts before accepting the dramatization. Official historical records contradict the perspective depicted in the screenplay.