British star Claire Foy's upcoming scripted series 'Doomsday Machine' has been acquired by HBO. The premium cable network bought the show after a multiple-outlet bidding war. The drama is a co-production between
HBO
and Anonymous Content and CAA-backed
Wiip
, according to the reports.
Foy will star as top Facebook executive
Sheryl Sandberg
in the series, which is based on
Sheera Frenkel
and Cecilia Kang's New York Times bestselling book 'An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination'.
It will focus on the relationship between the social media giant's founder Mark
Zuckerberg and Sandberg, who serve as the company's chief operating officer (COO), as well as the obstacles Facebook has faced on its relentless quest for growth.
The show has roped in several journalists to serve as consultants to ensure the plot's accuracy.
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