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New 'Mountainhead' Trailer Highlights Satirical Take on Tech Billionaires and AI-Driven Crisis

Jesse Armstrong's directorial debut explores wealth, power, and responsibility as four tech moguls confront their role in global unrest ahead of its May 31 HBO/Max premiere.

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Overview

  • The second trailer for 'Mountainhead' reveals the film's focus on generative AI tools exacerbating global ethnic tensions, linked to a platform owned by one of the characters.
  • The satirical HBO film, written and directed by 'Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong, stars Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef as tech billionaires on a mountain retreat.
  • Themes of wealth and power consolidation emerge as the characters debate using their resources to influence or take control of nations during a growing international crisis.
  • The film marks Armstrong's feature directorial debut and his first writing credit since 'Succession' concluded in 2023, continuing his exploration of power dynamics.
  • 'Mountainhead' is set to premiere on HBO and Max on May 31, strategically timed for Emmy eligibility, with promotional efforts intensifying following the release of new trailers.