Super Pumped (TV series)

Super Pumped is an upcoming American anthology drama television series created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Mike Isaac, centering on the rise and fall of former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The first installment, subtitled The Battle For Uber also stars Kyle Chandler and Elisabeth Shue and is set to premiere on Showtime on February 27, 2022.

Super Pumped
Genre
Created by
Based onSuper Pumped: The Battle for Uber
by Mike Isaac
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companyShowtime Networks
DistributorViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks
Release
Original networkShowtime

Premise

The first season will dramatize the roller-coaster ride of one of Silicon Valley's most successful and most destructive companies, Uber, from the perspective of the company's CEO Travis Kalanick, who is ultimately ousted in a boardroom coup after tense internal and external battles that ripple with unpredictable consequences.

Potential future seasons would explore other stories of businesses that have affected the culture.[1]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring
  • Virginia Kull as Jill Hazelbaker
  • Amanda Brooks as Rachel Whetstone
  • Annie Chang as Angie You
  • Erinn Ruth as Olivia Lungociu
  • Mishka Thébaud as Cory Kalanick

Episodes
The Battle For Uber
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [2]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1TBAAllen Coulter[3]TBAFebruary 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)TBD

Production

Development

The project first emerged on September 18, 2019, when the non-fiction novel Super Pumped by New York Times technology journalist Mike Isaac was featured on The Hollywood Reporter's list of highly sought-after intellectual property.[4] The following month, it was announced that Showtime had optioned the television rights to the book, with the intention to adapt the novel into a limited series. Billions co-creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien were attached to create, write, and executive produce the series under their overall deal with Showtime Networks.[5] By March 2021, the series had quietly received a series pickup, with the series given a 2022 premiere timeframe.[6] It was later announced in May 2021 that Showtime had officially given the project a series order, with the series following an anthology format, opening up the possibility of future seasons instead of the miniseries previously envisioned.[1] The series, subtitled The Battle For Uber in its first season, is scheduled to premiere on February 27, 2022.[7] Allan Coulter will serve as the director and executive producer for the first episode.[3]

Casting

In May 2021, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kyle Chandler were cast in lead roles.[1][8] In August 2021, Kerry Bishé, Babak Tafti, Mousa Hussein Kraish, and Hank Azaria were added to the main cast.[9][10][11] The following month, Elisabeth Shue joined the cast in a lead role while Virginia Kull, Amanda Brooks, Annie Chang, Erinn Ruth, and Mishka Thébaud were cast in recurring capacities.[12][13] In October, it was announced Uma Thurman would be playing the role of Arianna Huffington.[3]

Filming

Principal photography began in September 2021 in Los Angeles, California.[14]

References
  1. Andreeva, Nellie (May 24, 2021). "Joseph Gordon-Levitt To Star As Travis Kalanick In 'Super Pumped' Showtime Series About Uber From 'Billions' Co-Creators". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  2. "Shows A-Z – Super Pumped on Showtime". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  3. Otterson, Joe (October 19, 2021). "Uma Thurman to Play Arianna Huffington in Showtime Uber Series 'Super Pumped' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  4. Galuppo, Mia (September 18, 2019). "Rights Available: An Uber Deep-Dive and an Instagram Ghostwriter Tell-All". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  5. Petski, Denise (October 16, 2019). "'Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber' Limited Series Adaptation From 'Billions' Duo In Works At Showtime". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  6. Littleton, Cynthia (March 17, 2021). "'Man Who Fell to Earth' Series Shifts to Showtime From Paramount Plus (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  7. Cordero, Rosy (November 23, 2021). "'Super Pumped': Showtime Sets Premiere For Anthology Series From 'Billions' Co-Creators". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie (May 27, 2021). "Kyle Chandler To Star In 'Super Pumped' Showtime Series About Uber From 'Billions' Co-Creators". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 29, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  9. Otterson, Joe (August 3, 2021). "Showtime Uber Series 'Super Pumped' Casts Kerry Bishé (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  10. Petski, Denise (August 10, 2021). "'Super Pumped': Babak Tafti & Mousa Hussein Kraish Join Showtime Series About Uber". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  11. Otterson, Joe (August 19, 2021). "Hank Azaria to Play Apple CEO Tim Cook in Uber Series 'Super Pumped' at Showtime (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  12. Petski, Denise (September 13, 2021). "'Super Pumped': Elisabeth Shue Joins Showtime Series About Uber From 'Billions' Co-Creators". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  13. White, Peter (September 22, 2021). "'Super Pumped': Showtime Anthology Series Adds Five To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  14. Carolina (September 2, 2021). "Thursday, September 2 Filming Locations". On Location Vacations. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
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