According to a report from Variety, HBO is currently working on a limited series consisting of six episodes that will chronicle the initial stages of SpaceX and the story of Elon Musk. The series will draw its narrative from Ashlee Vance’s biography detailing the life of the Tesla CEO and SpaceX’s originator; however, the entrepreneur is not participating directly in the production, as stated in the report.

The series will concentrate on Musk’s efforts to assemble a dedicated team of engineers and their subsequent work in creating SpaceX’s first rocket, documenting both its construction and eventual launch. Channing Tatum and his production firm will serve as executive producers alongside Doug Jung, with Jung also handling the writing duties. He has previously penned scripts for science fiction films like Star Trek Beyond and the Netflix program Mindhunter.

This portrayal of SpaceX and Musk promises to be compelling, representing one of the first instances of the unconventional billionaire being depicted in a fictionalized biographical account.

The origins of SpaceX provide a fascinating subject for dramatization, particularly the initial consideration of purchasing a pre-built rocket from Russian aerospace firms before ultimately deciding to develop their own in-house.

Those interested in learning more can explore Kimbal Musk’s Blogspot, which offers insights into the development of SpaceX and its early work on original launch vehicles.