Bitcoin Movie 'Satoshi' Sets 2027 Filming Dates in Riyadh and L.A.

Two children were born from the union of Tristan Thompson and Khloé Kardashian, a fact that anchors the public's view of the former NBA champion. Now, Thompson is moving that public profile into the film industry as a producer on a new feature titled "Satoshi." The movie will focus on the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin.

Jason Zada, known for directing "The Forest" and "Terrarium," will helm the project. The production team plans to begin shooting in spring 2027. Locations for the filming will include Saudi Arabia and Los Angeles.

Thompson will produce the film alongside Enderby Entertainment principals Rick Dugdale and Dan Petrie Jr. This project is part of a multi-picture deal between Enderby Entertainment and Yellow Camel Studios, a production company based in Saudi Arabia. The film will be shot at JAX Film Studios in Riyadh, a production complex described as state-of-the-art.

The story of Bitcoin has already been the subject of another upcoming film. Doug Liman is directing "Bitcoin," also known as "Killing Satoshi." That cast includes Casey Affleck, Pete Davidson, Gal Gadot, and Isla Fisher. The film is currently in post-production and has drawn attention for its use of AI to create sets and lighting. It was reportedly filmed in just 20 days inside a studio space in London.

Other producers attached to "Satoshi" include Brian D. Evans, founder of BDE Ventures and a pioneer in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Actors Aaron Arnold and Austin Arnold, both known for "Splitting Image" and Austin Arnold also for "Altcoin Daily," are also on board according to a statement from Enderby Entertainment.

The plot follows a troubled FBI agent who teams up with a charismatic defense attorney. Federal pressure drives them to unmask Bitcoin's elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. The story is described as a high-stakes crypto thriller involving government overreach and personal demons.

Zada and Nate Atkins, who worked on "Take This Lollipop," partnered on the shooting script. The script is based on an original screenplay by Cam Cannon, who wrote "Zero Contact." Zada, the founder of the AI-native studio Secret Level, is currently producing the AI hybrid horror feature "Terrarium."

A representative for the film clarified the role of technology in the production. While AI will be used as a tool, it is not the main focus of how the film will be made. The representative stated that this is a traditional film production that includes on-location filming.

Rick Dugdale said in a statement that Bitcoin was released as open-source code by someone who chose to disappear. He added that the team is bringing in people who understand the code, the culture, and why it mattered from the beginning. Dugdale noted that the team is not interested in a sanitized version of that story.

Tristan Thompson commented that the world is entering a new financial era where money moves at the speed of the internet. He stated that value flows seamlessly across borders and that new systems of ownership and exchange are emerging. Thompson said Satoshi sparked a movement that is reshaping how the world thinks about wealth, freedom, and financial power.

Brian D. Evans noted that traditional media has misunderstood Bitcoin and the people who built it for years. He pointed out that the film is about getting the narrative and story right for the world to see, rather than just unmasking Satoshi. Enderby Entertainment was founded in 2006 and has produced films including "Blackway," starring Anthony Hopkins, and "An Ordinary Man," starring Ben Kingsley.

Zada is represented by UTA and Dante DeSario at Collage. The film aims to examine the origins of Bitcoin, which was created in 2008 in the wake of the global financial crisis as a way to circumvent traditional financial institutions.