“The story of Uber is rich in plot twists, one-of-a-kind personalities and important implications for corporate America,” said Jana Winograde, Showtime’s co-president of entertainment.
Much of the action will be centered on Travis Kalanick, Uber’s “hard-charging CEO” who was ultimately ousted in a boardroom coup.
This should be a trip: Showtime is developing a limited series about the early days of Uber, with Billions showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien on board to write and exec-produce.
Based on Mike Isaac’s bestselling book Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber, the project “will depict the roller-coaster ride of the upstart transportation company, embodying the highs and lows of Silicon Valley.