Billions creator Andrew Ross Sorkin on his Wall Street soap opera
Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis star in a new Wall Street drama by NYT financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin.
After the devastating financial crash of 2008, you'd think Wall Street's high rollers would be a bit more humble.
Well — not quite, says New York Times financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin. His new Showtime drama Billions, featuring actors Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis, paints a sobering picture of business as usual following disaster.
Today Sorkin joins guest host Gill Deacon to discuss the accuracy of his dramatic portrayal, the murkiness of morality, and how real bankers are reacting to the show.
WEB EXTRA | Billions joins The Big Short and The Wolf of Wall Street in a cultural exploration of power and politics in the infamous financial district. Watch the trailer for the new show below.