Succession Creator Jesse Armstrong to Direct Film Starring Steve Carell

Jesse Armstrong, the creator of the hit HBO series *Succession*, is set to direct a new film this spring. Production begins this month in Park City, Utah. This marks Armstrong's feature directorial debut. Sky will air the project in the UK. The film features a star-studded cast including Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef. They will portray a group of billionaire friends navigating an international crisis. Francesca Orsi of HBO programming expressed excitement about the collaboration, highlighting Armstrong's examination of greed, power, and ambition. The film promises a timely and thrilling exploration of modern themes.