Los Angeles [US], April 4 – Jesse Armstrong, best known for creating the Emmy-winning series Succession, is set to make his feature film debut with Mountainhead, an HBO original film premiering on May 31 at 8 PM and streaming on Max, according to Variety.
Set against the backdrop of an unfolding global crisis, Mountainhead follows a group of billionaire friends navigating personal and political turmoil in a high-stakes environment.
The film stars Steve Carell as Randall, Jason Schwartzman as Randall, Souper/Hugo Van Yalk, Ramy Youssef as Jeff, and Cory Michael Smith as Venis. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Hadley Robinson (Hester), Andy Daly (Casper), Ali Kinkade (Berry), Daniel Oreskes (Dr. Phipps), David Thompson (Leo), Ami MacKenzie (Janine), and Ava Kostia (Paula).
HBO has released three first-look images:
- A cheerful selfie of Carell, Schwartzman, Youssef, and Smith in sunglasses and matching orange snowsuits
- A serious conversation unfolding among the four characters inside a luxurious home
- A snowy mountain mansion surrounded by dense trees
Mountainhead is written and directed by Armstrong, who also serves as executive producer alongside Succession collaborators Frank Rich, Lucy Prebble, Jon Brown, Tony Roche, Will Tracy, and Mark Mylod, along with Jill Footlick.
This satirical drama promises Armstrong’s signature blend of sharp dialogue and biting social commentary, continuing the creative spirit that defined Succession.