About The Leisure Class

Released in 2015, The Leisure Class is a strikingly vibrant portrayal of a charming English con man's elaborate scheme to wed a wealthy American socialite. Ill-planned and ill-timed, the plan starts unraveling with the unexpected arrival of his estranged and unushered brother, making a rippling effect on all the involved lives. It is a story that merges comedy, high society, and the unpredictability of relationships under the veil of deceit.

Making/Production

The movie was superbly directed by Jason Mann under the umbrella of HBO and Project Greenlight. Project Greenlight, a series that documents the selection of a first-time director and the production of their debut feature film, picked Jason Mann as the winning contestant for its fourth season, transforming his concept into a full-length feature film – The Leisure Class.

Actors

• Ed Weeks : Portrayed the role of William brilliantly. His character is the charming English con man planning on infiltrating the American high society.
• Tom Bell : Played Leonard, William's troublesome brother. His portrayal brought an unexpected wildness to the story.
• Bridget Regan : The wealthy socialite, Fiona, was portrayed by Bridget and her performance breathed life into the character.
• Melanie Zanetti : Featured as Allison, adding an intriguing depth to the plot as Fiona's sister who gets entangled in the brothers' lives.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was Jason Mann's first feature-length film, having won HBO’s Project Greenlight.
• The film was originally set to be a remake of Mann's short film 'The Leisure Class'.

Quotes

• "You know, the last person trapped in here... the cops found parts of him scattered all over the estate." - Leonard
• "I think I'd rather be poor and not an asshole..." - William

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack was composed by Brian Ralston, who masterly stirred an array of emotional tones fitting the movie's atmosphere.