Fortunately for Jeff, his so-called friends — also including Corey Michael Smith's Venis and Jason Schwartzman's Souper — discover that orchestrating a murder isn't so easy.

Ramy Youssef, Steve Carell, Cory Michael Smith, and Jason Schwartzman star in the new drama from Jesse Armstrong.

Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef, and Cory Michael Smith star in the teaser for 'Mountainhead' from 'Succesion' creator Jesse Armstrong.

The world might be burning in "Mountainhead," but tech billionaires, played by Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith and Ramy Youssef, are enjoying a luxe mountain escape.

Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef and Cory Michael Smith star in 'Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong's directorial debut.

Three billionaire head-the-balls – and their ­centimillionaire host – plot world domination on a snowy weekend retreat in this bonkers ­directorial debut from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong.

Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef, and Cory Michael Smith star in 'Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong's feature debut 'Mountainhead.' ...

The film follows four tech executives—Randell (Steve Carell), Jeff (Ramy Youssef), Souper (Jason Schwartzman), and Venis (Cory Michael Smith)—who reunite at a ski resort for a boys’ trip.

Macall Polay/HBO Steve Carell, Cory Michael Smith, Jason Schwartzman, and Ramy Youssef in 'Mountainhead' ...

Adds Schwartzman, speaking to Carell: "It is the first thing you said when we sat down at the first table. You're like, 'I can't wait to do that.'" Schwartzman, perhaps, was a bit less enthused.