Summary
Jesse Armstrong, known for creating the TV series "Succession," has written a new film called "Mountainhead." The movie, featuring actors Steve Carrell and Ramy Youssef, is about tech billionaires at a mountain resort during global social unrest. Armstrong made the film quickly to mirror the fast pace of technological changes and society's concerns.
Key Facts
- Jesse Armstrong is a successful screenwriter from the UK.
- Armstrong's new movie, "Mountainhead," is a satire about tech billionaires.
- The film stars Steve Carrell and Ramy Youssef.
- Armstrong wrote and completed the film quickly, in about 22 days of shooting.
- He wanted the film to reflect society's concerns about rapid technological changes, particularly AI.
- Armstrong is known for his work on "Succession," which explores themes of power and media influence.
- The idea for the film came from Armstrong's interest in tech figures and listening to related podcasts.
- Armstrong described the film-writing process as a way to express his feelings about the tech world.
