The premium cable outlet is developing a drama based on Michael Crichton’s novel, Sphere.



Denise Thé, an executive producer and writer on Westworld, will serve as showrunner, the series will be executive produce by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy’s Kilter Film and Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey’s Team Downey, in association with Warner Bros. Television.



Team Downey has a first-look deal with HBO.

