Mountainhead Teaser: A New Film by Succession Creator Jesse Armstrong Portrays Billionaires Facing Turmoil

Mountainhead Teaser: A New Film by Succession Creator Jesse Armstrong Portrays Billionaires Facing Turmoil

      In what might be one of the fastest production-to-premiere timelines for a feature film, Jesse Armstrong, the creator and showrunner of Succession, recently completed filming his new project, Mountainhead. The film is set to debut on Max at the end of May, just in time for this year's Emmys eligibility.

      Starring Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef, the film takes place in Park City and revolves around a group of billionaire friends navigating a backdrop of an unfolding international crisis.

      “Succession is one of the greatest comedies ever produced — and this film is definitely humorous in a similar vein,” Youssef shared with Variety. “Jesse’s writing is exceptional. It’s quite rare to encounter work of such quality, so having the opportunity to be part of it was a true pleasure.”

      With the premiere on May 31 approaching, the first teaser trailer has now been released and can be viewed below.

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Mountainhead Teaser: A New Film by Succession Creator Jesse Armstrong Portrays Billionaires Facing Turmoil

In what could be one of the fastest production-to-premiere turnarounds for a feature film, Jesse Armstrong, the creator and showrunner of Succession, completed filming his upcoming project Mountainhead earlier this month. It is set to debut on Max at the end of May, right before the Emmys eligibility deadline. The film stars Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, and Cory Michael Smith.