A series of recently revealed emails has illuminated the previously unreported relationship between filmmaker Nicholas Jarecki and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The correspondence spans several years, beginning in May 2009 when Jarecki reached out to Epstein, who was serving time in Florida for procuring a minor for prostitution. In the email, Jarecki inquired about Epstein’s release, asking, “Let’s hang out. When are the bracelets off?” Epstein responded, stating he would be free on July 23.
On that day, Epstein sent out a group email under the subject line “free and home,” to which Jarecki, then 30 and known for co-writing *The Informers*, replied enthusiastically, “Congratulations! How where and when do we celebrate? Say the word and I am there within the day. Welcome home you crazy cat.” Not long after, Jarecki approached Epstein to seek financing for his film *Arbitrage*, which was ultimately released in 2012. Despite Jarecki’s Hollywood connections, discussions about financing the film became strained before its release.
The relationship between Jarecki and Epstein has drawn attention, particularly due to the involvement of Henry Jarecki, Nicholas’s father. Henry, a prominent psychiatrist and investor, co-founded Moviefone and is noted to have had a mention in Epstein’s notorious 2003 Birthday Book. In 2024, Henry Jarecki faced legal action from a former model who accused him of enabling Epstein’s trafficking activities. However, the lawsuit was dropped in April 2025 when the model reassessed her relationship with Henry and stated he “did not mean me any harm.”
Initial examinations of the approximately three million pages of documents released by the Department of Justice on January 30, 2023, yielded no evidence that Epstein had introduced Nicholas Jarecki to any women or girls, nor were there any sexually explicit communications found. One email dated March 2003 appears to involve Jarecki and Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. In it, Jarecki expressed interest in meeting for drinks, and Maxwell suggested a late meeting on Wednesday evening. However, further investigations into the Department of Justice materials revealed no suggestive correspondence between Maxwell and Jarecki.
In a notable email exchange on May 2, 2009, while Epstein was still incarcerated, Jarecki forwarded an article about porn star Sasha Grey from *Rolling Stone*. The article, titled “The Dirtiest Girl in the World,” was written by Vanessa Grigoriadis. Jarecki described the article as having a “self-serving quote from yours truly” and asked if anyone would like to represent Grey for legitimate work. Epstein’s reply was simply, “bring her to florida.” Jarecki followed up, asking if Epstein would send a plane for Grey, indicating he could get her there the next day. This exchange raises questions about the context and motives behind their conversations, although it remains unclear whether it was serious or a joke.
Grey, who had transitioned from adult films to mainstream acting, reportedly appeared in her last pornographic film in 2009, the same year she starred in *The Girlfriend Experience*, directed by Steven Soderbergh. Jarecki reportedly met with Grey regarding a potential role and remarked on her perspective of the adult industry as a stepping stone to broader career ambitions. Attempts to reach Grey’s representatives for comment went unanswered.
After Epstein’s release in September 2009, Jarecki expressed interest in staying at Epstein’s New Mexico estate, suggesting he might assist with a film featuring Megan Fox and Mickey Rourke. This project was likely related to *Passion Play*. In an October follow-up email, Jarecki conveyed his enjoyment of the estate and expressed gratitude, asking what one gives to “the man who has everything.”
As the pre-production lawsuit surrounding *Arbitrage* was resolved in late 2010, Jarecki communicated with Epstein regarding potential financing, mentioning a figure of $2.5 million. He sent Epstein the script, which is now part of the Department of Justice files. Ultimately, Epstein did not invest in the project, as evidenced by a July 2011 exchange where Jarecki informed Epstein that he had replaced cast members shortly before the film’s completion.
A thorough search of the Department of Justice files revealed no further correspondence between Jarecki and Epstein post-2012. Representatives for Jarecki have not responded to inquiries from media outlets regarding this matter, leaving many details of their connection open to speculation. As new details emerge, the implications of Jarecki’s association with Epstein continue to provoke discussion within the entertainment industry.
