Chloë Grace Moretz Joins Star-Studded Cast for Upcoming “Dutch & Razzlekhan” Bitfinex Movie
The upcoming film titled “Dutch & Razzlekhan,” based on the true story of Heather ‘Razzlekhan’ Morgan and her partner Ilya ‘Dutch’ Lichtenstein’s criminal activities, is making headlines with its latest casting announcement. According to reports from Deadline, Chloë Grace Moretz will join Lewis Pullman and Ariana DeBose in portraying the leading roles in this highly-anticipated production.
The Background of Morgan and Lichtenstein’s Cryptocurrency Laundering Scheme
The Bitfinex movie, to be directed by Jon S. Baird, known for his work on “Tetris,” and with a script penned by Logan Miller and Noah Miller, has CAA Media Finance handling financing and distribution. The movie is inspired by a 2022 Business Insider article documenting the infamous duo’s criminal exploits.
Morgan and Lichtenstein, once aspiring rappers turned entrepreneurs, found themselves on a dark path after their ambitions led them to engage in illicit activities. Their criminal dealings eventually caught up with them, resulting in their arrest in February 2022. The following year, they reached a plea deal with authorities, facing a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison as stated by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Moretz, Pullman, and DeBose Bring Star Power to the Bitfinex Movie
Moretz, known for her roles in Netflix’s “The Peripheral” and the Oscar-nominated film “Nimona,” will take on the role of Heather Morgan. Pullman, whose recent credits include “Outer Range” and “Top Gun: Maverick,” is set to portray Dutch. DeBose, fresh off her Academy Award win for Best Supporting Actress in “West Side Story,” will join the cast in a yet-to-be-disclosed role.
Multiple Productions Exploring the Razzlekhan Story and the World of Cryptocurrency
The entertainment industry has shown a growing interest in narratives involving failed entrepreneurs, finance culture, and high-stakes financial schemes. Successful projects like Hulu’s “The Dropout” and Apple TV’s “WeCrashed” have explored the downfall of ambitious startups, while films like “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “The Big Short” have delved into the world of finance bros and market crashes.
More recently, there has been a focus on meme stocks and the volatile world of cryptocurrency trading. Given the larger-than-life personalities and immense sums of money involved, it’s no wonder that Hollywood has turned its attention to the Razzlekhan saga. Projects based on the collapse of other crypto exchanges, such as FTX, are also in development, indicating a continued interest in exploring the intersection of finance, technology, and human ambition on the silver screen.
