Jesse Armstrong considered making Mountainhead part of the Succession universe, with the inclusion of Alexander Skarsgård's Lukas Matsson.

Following up “Succession” is a daunting feat — so much so that it’s best to think of the HBO film “Mountainhead” as more of a palate-cleanser than a next act. Written and directed by ...

"Succession" creator Jesse Armstrong makes his feature directorial debut with "Mountainhead", a hilarious hang-out with four detestable, uber-rich friends.

But “Mountainhead” has its own focus: the destructive impact of technology and the man-children who control it, as if the Roys of “Succession” were replaced by a quartet of Lukas Matssons.

If “Succession” filtered its media satire through family relationships, “Mountainhead” runs on the dynamics of bro-styled male friendship. There are beefs, hug-it-out moments, passive ...

‘Mountainhead’ review: ‘Succession’ creator cleverly skewers tech titans Mark Meszoros, The News-Herald (Willoughby, Ohio) May 27, 2025 1 of 3 Buy Now ...

The new film Mountainhead, written and directed by Succession creator Jesse Armstrong, is about the super-rich, so people may expect something Succession-ish: a tragedy studded with dark humor ...

But “Mountainhead” has its own focus: the destructive impact of technology and the man-children who control it, as if the Roys of “Succession” were replaced by a quartet of Lukas Matssons.