‘Mindy Project’s’ Ed Weeks, Newcomer Melanie Zanetti Join Project Greenlight Film ‘Leisure Class’ (Exclusive)
“The Mindy Project” star Ed Weeks will lead Project Greenlight film “The Leisure Class,” which has also added Australian actress Melanie Zanetti, multiple individuals with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
The feature, which is based on “Project Greenlight” winner Jason Mann’s short film of the same name, is now filming. Mann also wrote and is directing the feature.
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The short film followed a man trying to marry into a wealthy family and the unpredictable brother who could ruin everything.
Weeks currently stars on “The Mindy Project” and is represented by WME, UK’s United, and Morris Yorn.
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Zanetti last appeared in “Tracks” with Mia Wasikowska and Adam Driver. She is represented by Kubler Auckland Management and Creative Partners Group.
George F. Heller at Apostle Management manages Mann.
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