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‘Mountainhead’ to Premiere May 31 on HBO with Sharp Satire of Tech Billionaires

Armstrong’s feature film debut draws early praise for its incisive look at billionaire influence, exposing the global threats of AI misuse.

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Steve Carell in HBO's 'Mountainhead' from Jesse Armstrong.
Four tech titans — portrayed by Ramy Youseff, left, Cory Michael Smith, Steve Carell and Jason Schwartzman — “hunker in the bunker” of a mountain retreat as the spread of misinformation leads to violence around the world in “Mountainhead.” (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery)

Overview

  • The film follows four tech billionaires holed up in a Utah retreat as a new social media deepfake tool unleashes global instability.
  • Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith and Ramy Youssef lead the ensemble cast in roles drawing on real Silicon Valley figures.
  • After scripting the project in January and February, Armstrong shot Mountainhead over five weeks this spring on location in Utah.
  • With a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes, Mountainhead premieres exclusively at 8 PM ET/PT on May 31 on HBO and Max.
  • Early critical response has praised Armstrong’s debut for its biting satire on unchecked tech power and the ethical risks of AI.