Kevin Spacey returned to directing with a new sci‑fi feature titled Holiguards Saga — The Portal of Force, based on a script by Vladimir “Lado” Okhotnikov, a co‑founder of the Forsage DeFi platform who faces U.S. fraud charges.
U.S. regulators have accused Forsage’s founders of running a scheme that diverted funds through smart contracts on Ethereum, Tron and BNB Chain and allegedly defrauded investors of more than $300 million. The SEC filed civil claims in 2022 and the Department of Justice brought criminal charges in 2023, calling it a global Ponzi and pyramid scheme; prosecutors say more than 80% of investors lost money. Okhotnikov denies the allegations and remains in Dubai, where no U.S. court date is set.
The film’s trailer premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where Spacey’s production staged an elaborate gala. The Portal of Force is billed as the first chapter in a planned trilogy and stars Spacey alongside Dolph Lundgren, Tyrese Gibson and Eric Roberts. Okhotnikov has said the story reflects his libertarian outlook and themes of freedom versus conformity.
For crypto readers, the story illustrates how high‑profile legal and reputational issues in DeFi can spill into mainstream culture. While a film does not affect the underlying case, coverage raises public awareness of alleged investor losses and ongoing legal risk for those involved. Investors and industry participants should continue to track court developments and regulator statements.
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