HBO to Produce Film on Disgraced Rep. George Santos and His Web of Lies
- HBO Films has acquired rights to "The Fabulist" book about Santos to make a movie
- Described as a "Gatsby-esque journey" of Santos' rise and fall
- Will focus on how he "exploited the system" and "waged war on truth"
- "Veep" and "Succession" producer Frank Rich to executive produce
- Comes after Santos was expelled from Congress over lies and misused funds