Want an unhinged peek at Silicon Valley? ‘The Audacity’ is coming to AMC+
Want an unhinged peek at Silicon Valley? ‘The Audacity’ is coming to AMC+
Billy Magnussen leads the darkly comic Silicon Valley series from ‘Succession’ writer Jonathan Glatzer.
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Silicon Valley has always been an interesting world to explore on TV. The money is ridiculous, the egos are even bigger, and the line between genius and total chaos is usually pretty thin. That’s exactly the kind of energy AMC+ is tapping into with “The Audacity.” The new drama dives straight into the strange, hyper-ambitious culture of tech billionaires, AI labs, and the people trying to turn influence into the next billion-dollar idea. And judging by the trailer, this thing looks pretty unhinged in the best way. Here’s everything you need to know before “The Audacity” premieres.
Everything you need to know about ‘The Audacity’
When will ‘The Audacity’ come out?
“The Audacity” premieres Sunday, April 12 at 9 p.m. ET on AMC and AMC+. The first season will run for eight episodes in total, with new episodes dropping weekly on Sundays after the premiere. So once the show kicks off, you’ll have a steady weekly dose of Silicon Valley chaos throughout the season.
Can you watch ‘The Audacity’ for free?
Yep, you can. AMC+ offers a seven-day free trial, which means you could jump in and watch the premiere of “The Audacity” without paying if you time it right. After the trial ends, AMC+ plans start at $8 per month for the ad-supported version or $11 per month if you want to watch ad-free. Either way, once you’re subscribed, you’ll get access to every new episode as it drops each week.
AMC+
AMC+ is a premium subscription streaming bundle owned by AMC Networks. It offers curated access to award-winning originals, indie films, and prestige television. Launched in June 2020, the service combines content from AMC with flagship brands such as BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited, delivering a rich library of exclusive programming and early episode access.
Watch the trailer for ‘The Audacity’
What is ‘The Audacity’ about?
“The Audacity” takes place deep inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, where the people trying to “invent the future” are often just as chaotic and unpredictable as the technology they’re building. The story centers on Duncan Park, an ambitious data-mining CEO played by Billy Magnussen, who’s determined to turn insight, influence, and personal connections into serious power.
Around him is a world full of jaded billionaires, tech founders chasing the next breakthrough, psychiatrist-style gurus guiding wealthy clients, and elite private schools trying to optimize the next generation of young prodigies. As Duncan pushes his company forward, the show digs into some bigger questions about privacy, power, and what happens when the people building the future start believing their own hype.
The tone leans into dark comedy, which honestly feels perfect for this world. Silicon Valley stories work best when they acknowledge just how absurd the culture can be, and “The Audacity” commits hard. Big egos, questionable ethics, and the constant pressure to build the next big thing all collide here, which should make for a pretty fun ride.
Who’s in the cast of ‘The Audacity’?
Billy Magnussen leads the series as Duncan Park, the ambitious CEO at the center of the story. The cast around him is stacked. Sarah Goldberg plays Dr. JoAnne Felder, Zach Galifianakis appears as Carl Bardolph, and Lucy Punch plays Lili Park-Hoffsteader. Simon Helberg also stars as Martin Phister, with Rob Corddry playing Tom Ruffage and Meaghan Rath as Anushka Bhattachera-Phister. The rest of the cast includes Paul Adelstein as Dr. Gary Felder, Everett Blunck as Orson Stern, Thailey Roberge as Tess Phister, and Ava Marie Telek as Jamison Park-Hoffsteader. Randall Park also appears as a guest star, playing Gabe, the CFO of a data-mining company who seems to have absolutely zero moral hesitation about how the business operates.
Who created ‘The Audacity’?
“The Audacity” is created by Jonathan Glatzer, whose writing credits include some massive series like “Succession,” “Bad Sisters,” and “Better Call Saul.” This marks the first time Glatzer has created his own series, and he serves as writer, showrunner, and executive producer.
Excited for ‘The Audacity’ to premiere on AMC+? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
The Audacity
Inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, a data-mining CEO strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power in this darkly comedic look at the warped dreams, outsized egos, and ethical lapses of the self-styled inventors of the future.