Cast of AMC's 'The Audacity' Discusses Silicon Valley Relevance

Billy Magnussen, Simon Helberg and more stars from AMC’s “The Audacity” convened for Variety’s Behind the Show presented by AMC. The actors gathered to discuss what drew them to the dark comedy and its extreme relevance today.

The series focuses on the technology sector, a subject the cast believes is timely. The stars noted that the subject matter is “the industry of the world right now.” They highlighted the show's setting in Silicon Valley and its connection to modern data and tech themes.

Magnussen stars as Duncan Park, an “audacious data-mining CEO.” He explains that he was eager to join “The Audacity” in part due to the nature of the role and the story. The discussion provided a look into the motivations behind the characters and the show's perspective on the tech industry.