The Leisure Class

About The Leisure Class

The Leisure Class is a comedy film that premiered on HBO in 2015. The movie was directed by Jason Mann and was part of Project Greenlight, a documentary series about first-time film directors. In the film, the protagonist William, is about to marry Fiona, the sister of a U.S. Congressman. However, problems arise when William's rogue brother Leonard arrives unexpectedly.

Making / Production

The film was made as a part of Project Greenlight’s fourth season, that was a part of a documentary series featuring first-time filmmakers being given the chance to direct a feature film. Despite numerous production challenges, the film was successfully completed under the direction of Jason Mann.

Actors

• Ed Weeks: Playing the role of William, Weeks gives an impressive performance of a man caught between his problematic brother and high society.
• Tom Bell: Bell, who plays Leonard, William's reckless and embarrassing brother, brings the right level of chaos to this character.
• Bridget Regan: As Fiona, Regan delicately balances the sophistication and humor required of her character.
• Scottie Thompson: Thompson, playing the role of Allison, brings a charm and likability to her character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was created as a part of a reality television show, Project Greenlight, which focused on first-time filmmakers.
• The director, Jason Mann, insisted on shooting the movie on film instead of digital, which was one of the many points of contention during the reality show’s production.

Awards

The Leisure Class did not receive any awards but being featured on HBO as a part of Project Greenlight was an achievement in itself.

Quotes

• "You know, in particular moments of excitement or stress, the British default is to make a cup of tea." - William
• "All I see is another desperate act to control something that you can't possibly control." – Leonard

Music, Soundtrack

• The film’s score was composed by Brian Byrne, bringing an elegant and comedic tone to the movie.