A new television series aims to expose the drive, delusion, and human cost behind tech world ambition with humor, grit, and a stellar cast led by Billy Magnussen.
The Audacity, an eight episode drama and satire created by Succession writer Jonathan Glatzer, premieres on April 12 on AMC and AMC+. The series centers on Duncan Park, a data mining CEO determined to climb the tech industry ladder at any cost. Magnussen plays Park with intensity and vulnerability, portraying a character whose grand ambitions often collide with harsh reality.
Glazer crafted the series to go beyond familiar portrayals of billionaire founders or household names. Instead, he focuses on the also rans, the driven, often desperate executives who believe their ideas will reshape humanity. By highlighting characters chasing innovation and validation in equal measure, the show reflects both the absurdity and the allure of Silicon Valley’s promise.
Joining Magnussen are notable actors who bring further depth and texture to the world of tech ambition. Comedian and actor Zach Galifianakis plays a disillusioned entrepreneur no longer convinced that success is worth the personal cost. Sarah Goldberg appears as Dr. JoAnne Felder, Park’s therapist, while Lucy Punch portrays his wife, Lili Park Hoffsteader. The ensemble also includes Simon Helberg as Martin Phister, Rob Corddry as Tom Ruffage, and Meaghan Rath as Anushka Bhattachera Phister.
The show’s narrative ramps up when Park discovers that his therapist may be misusing confidential information for her own gains. Rather than recoiling, Park sees this as an opportunity to exploit insider knowledge, raising questions about ethics and ambition in an industry where success often blurs moral lines.
For Magnussen, this role builds on his reputation for blending comedy with dramatic nuance. The actor has previously appeared in projects ranging from Bridge of Spies to Aladdin, but The Audacity allows him to balance humor and pathos in a portrait of a man whose confidence teeters on insecurity. Glatzer told reporters that once he saw Magnussen in action, he knew the actor could carry the complex energy needed for Park’s character.
In addition to Magnussen, The Audacity will feature thematic echoes of earlier tech focused series like HBO’s Silicon Valley, but with its own tone and stakes. Rather than lampooning startup stereotypes alone, the show digs into how technology’s promises can warp personal relationships and redefine value in society. By combining satire with character driven drama, The Audacity is positioned to join a growing list of cultural narratives examining the impact of tech on everyday life.
As The Audacity makes its debut this spring, audiences will get a darkly comic, revealing look at the ambitions that fuel the tech industry and the human costs that can come with believing you are destined to change the world.
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