Jesse Armstrong unveils new HBO film on financial crisis
- Jesse Armstrong's new HBO film will focus on a group of four friends during a financial crisis.
- This follows the success of Succession, an HBO series that garnered an unprecedented 75 Emmy nominations.
- Armstrong's exploration of financial themes is expected to engage audiences, similar to his previous work.
In the wake of the monumental success of the HBO series Succession, Jesse Armstrong is poised to embark on a new project. The upcoming film, which remains unnamed, is set to begin production this year. It focuses on four friends navigating the tumultuous waters of an international financial crisis. This project comes two years after the series finale of Succession, which received extensive critical acclaim and recognition at the Emmy Awards. Over four seasons, Succession amassed a remarkable 75 nominations, including a historic sweep of the leading acting categories in 2023. Notably, Sarah Snook, Brian Cox, and Matthew Macfadyen received accolades for their portrayals of the Roy family as they contested control over the Waystar RoyCo media conglomerate in New York. Meanwhile, actors Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong will see their on-screen rivalry revisited in this new film, mirroring their dynamics from the series. With Armstrong’s sharp observations on wealth and power, audiences can anticipate a compelling narrative that examines the financial world through the lens of personal relationships.