‘Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber’: 5 things you didn't know about Joseph Gordon-Levitt
'Super Pumped: A Battle for Uber', an adaptation of tech reporter and author Mike Issac's book on Uber CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick's rise and fall, is entering Showtime's entertainment lineup. The exciting new series stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kyle Chandler, and Uma Thurman.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is familiar with the world of big tech because of his experiences of attempting to raise money for his production company HITRECORD with Silicon Valley venture capitalists. It's something he brought to his portrayal of Travis Kalanick, Uber's now-former CEO, in Showtime's 'Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber'.
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'Super Pumped': 5 things to know about Showtime drama starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Joseph Gordon-Levitt was born in Los Angeles to a Jewish family and began acting as a youngster in the films like 'A River Runs Through It' (1992), 'Holy Matrimony' (1994), and 'Angels in the Outfield' (1994), for which, he was nominated for a Young Artist Award and a Saturn Award. He garnered three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for his performance as Tommy Solomon in the TV series '3rd Rock from the Sun' (1996–2001). Before taking a break from acting to study at Columbia University, he had a supporting role in '10 Things I Hate About You' (1999) and voiced Jim Hawkins in the Disney animation 'Treasure Planet' (2002). He dropped out in 2004 to restart his acting career.
'Don Jon,' a comedy-drama film he wrote and directed in 2013, received critical praise and earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Screenplay.
Gordon-Levitt received the ACLU's annual Bill of Rights Award in 2016 for his work to promote diversity, free expression, women's empowerment, and other civil rights and liberties for all Americans. 'Mr. Corman', a half-hour comedy-drama series that he also wrote and directed, was Joseph Gordon-Levitt's most recent project.
The actor formed and leads HitRecord, a creative collaboration platform that has earned him two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Programming and Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Social TV Experience. His recent film credits include 'The Trial of the Chicago 7', 'Project Power', and '7500', all of which received Oscar nominations. He's been nominated for two Film Independent Spirit Awards for Best Male Lead in '500 Days of Summer' and Best First Screenplay in 'Don Jon' which he also directed and acted in.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's net worth is estimated to be $45 million by 2022, according to sources. He is most known for his work as an entertainer, but he also makes enough money as an actor, movie producer, and business visionary.
Kyle Chandler
Kyle Chandler is an Emmy Award-winning American actor. 'Friday Night Lights', 'Bloodline', 'The Wolf of Wall Street', 'Argo', and 'Zero Dark Thirty' are just a few of his significant credits. Chandler made his television debut with the ABC drama 'Homefront' (1991–93). Chandler's previous television appearances include short-lived sitcom 'What About Joan?' (2001) and the courtroom drama 'The Lyon's Den' (2003), as well as a well-liked guest performance on 'Grey's Anatomy', for which, he got his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman, an Emmy Award-winning actress, has proven to be one of the industry's most talented actors, offering her talents to a wide range of critically-acclaimed films and television shows. She has appeared in a wide range of films, including romantic comedies, dramas, science fiction, and action movies. Thurman's breakout role came in 'Dangerous Liaisons' (1988). She gained international acclaim for her portrayal as Mia Wallace in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film 'Pulp Fiction', for which she received Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress.
Kerry Bishé
Kerry Lynne Bishé is an actress, born in New Zealand, and is best known for playing Donna Clark in the AMC television series 'Halt and Catch Fire' (2014). Bishé featured in the highly acclaimed drama film 'Argo' and played the lead/narrator role in the last season of ABC's medical sitcom 'Scrubs'.
Other cast members
The rest of the cast of 'Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber’ consists of Jon Bass, Babak Tafti, Bridget Gao-Hollitt, and Elisabeth Shue.
'Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber’ will premiere on Showtime on February 27 at 10 pm ET.
