Uber’s latest fare will come courtesy of the small screen. Showtime is developing a limited series about the ride-sharing company, tapping “Billions” showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien to spearhead the project.
The series is based on the recently-released book, “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber,” written by New York Times reporter Mike Isaac, who will serve as a co-executive producer on the adaptation. Koppelman and Levien will write and executive produce under their overall deal with Showtime.
Pivoting from Travis Kalanick, Uber’s former CEO who was ousted in a boardroom coup, the Showtime limited series will depict the roller-coaster ride of the upstart transportation company, embodying the highs and lows of Silicon Valley.