HBO's Mountainhead, Jesse Armstrong's Directorial Debut, Premieres May 31

HBO is set to premiere 'Mountainhead,' the feature directorial debut of Jesse Armstrong, on May 31, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, available for streaming on Max. The film follows a group of billionaire friends gathering against the backdrop of an international crisis, featuring an all-star cast led by Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef. Production recently wrapped in Park City, Utah, and the film has already generated excitement with its first look images. Armstrong, known for the acclaimed series 'Succession,' serves as writer, director, and executive producer, alongside a team of notable collaborators. HBO's Francesca Orsi expressed enthusiasm for Armstrong's exploration of themes like modern greed and male ambition in this new project. 'Mountainhead' is expected to resonate with audiences familiar with Armstrong's previous work and the complexities of wealth and power.