First Look: Succession creator Jesse Armstrong returns to screens with Mountainhead

HBO has unveiled the official teaser for its upcoming original film Mountainhead, written, directed, and executive produced by seven-time Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Jesse Armstrong, the creative force behind Succession.

The movie will premiere Sunday June 1, 2025 exclusively on Max, and marks Armstrong’s highly-anticipated return to TV following the critically-acclaimed finale of Succession.

Mountainhead marks Armstrong's feature directorial debut and stars Steve Carell as Randall, Jason Schwartzman as Hugo Van Yalk (nicknamed "Souper"), Cory Michael Smith as Venis, and Ramy Youssef as Jeff.

Additional cast members include Hadley Robinson as Hester, Andy Daly as Casper, Ali Kinkade as Berry, Daniel Oreskes as Dr. Phipps, David Thompson as Leo, Amie MacKenzie as Janine, and Ava Kostia as Paula.

Set against the backdrop of a rolling international crisis, the film follows a group of billionaire friends gathering at an alpine retreat.

Tensions escalate as news of global unrest unfolds, with the group confronting the implications of their tech empire's influence. The first-look hints at a gripping psychological drama layered with Armstrong’s signature wit and tension

Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President of HBO Programming, described Mountainhead as a "bold examination of modern greed, power, and male ambition".