The Hollywood Reporter(@THR):Elon Musk is the richest man on earth. An explosive new film from Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney suggests he may also be the most dangerous. “As he accretes more power, he’s no longer interested in checking his worst impulses,” Gibney says, reflecting on Musk’s trajectory. “Someone who worked closely with Elon told me, ‘He’s the most miserable man I’ve ever met.’ So he’s inflicting his misery on everyone else.” For the latest cover story, THR’s Steven Zeitchik sits down with Gibney in the editing suite as he finishes ‘Musk,’ the four-hour documentary:

2026.09.02 13:15

Elon Musk is the richest man on earth. An explosive new film from Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney suggests he may also be the most dangerous. “As he accretes more power, he’s no longer interested in checking his worst impulses,” Gibney says, reflecting on Musk’s trajectory. “Someone who worked closely with Elon told me, ‘He’s the most miserable man I’ve ever met.’ So he’s inflicting his misery on everyone else.” For the latest cover story, THR’s Steven Zeitchik sits down with Gibney in the editing suite as he finishes ‘Musk,’ the four-hour documentary: