Overview

• Jesse Armstrong, creator of Succession, makes his feature directorial debut with Mountainhead, which premiered May 31 on HBO and Max.
• The film follows four billionaire tech CEOs, portrayed by Steve Carell, Ramy Youssef, Jason Schwartzman and Cory Michael Smith, as a global crisis triggered by a company’s new AI algorithm unfolds during their retreat.
• Early reviews have praised its biting satire and ensemble performances, with cast members calling its depiction of tech elites unnervingly accurate.
• Production transformed a Deer Valley, Utah, chalet—complete with private gondola, bowling alley and sauna—into a luxurious yet isolating setting that underscores the film’s critique of wealth and solitude.
• Coverage from Today, TheWrap and international outlets highlights Mountainhead’s sharp dialogue, dark humor and chamber-drama style that question the influence of unregulated tech billionaires.