Steve Carell to star in ‘Succession’ creator Jesse Armstrong’s HBO film alongside Jason Schwartzman and Ramy Youssef

Steve Carell and Jesse Armstrong
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Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef, and Cory Michael Smith are set to star in Succession creator Jesse Armstrong’s feature directorial debut, an upcoming HBO film set against the backdrop of an international crisis. The anticipated project is expected to premiere this spring, with filming beginning this month in Park City, Utah.

HBO has kept details of the movie tightly under wraps, even releasing a snow-covered version of the script’s cover with its title obscured. In addition to directing, Armstrong serves as the film’s writer and executive producer, marking his first project since Succession wrapped its critically acclaimed four-season run in 2023.

Francesca Orsi, HBO’s Head of Drama Series and Films, expressed enthusiasm about working with Armstrong again, calling his latest project a “bold examination of modern greed, power, and male ambition.” She added that Armstrong’s transition to directing will “elevate what is already thrilling on the page.”

Reflecting on his move to the director’s chair, Armstrong acknowledged the high expectations. “I’m intrigued to discover whether being around so many brilliant actors and directors on Succession has in any way rubbed off on me. Let’s hope so,” he said, thanking HBO for their support in assembling what he described as a “dream team” of cast and crew.

The untitled film is executive produced by Succession veterans Frank Rich, Lucy Prebble, Jon Brown, Tony Roche, Will Tracy, Mark Mylod, and Jill Footlick. Armstrong, a seven-time Emmy winner, is best known for his writing on Succession and his Oscar-nominated screenplay for In the Loop.