SAN FRANCISCO – NakedSword Originals has revealed the first official artwork for its upcoming political drama, Eat the Rich, which is slated for release this fall. The feature film, written and directed by Ben Rush, recently concluded production.
Production Details and Release
Production on Eat the Rich wrapped on May 28, 2026, according to announcements from Falcon | NakedSword. The film was shot on location in Los Angeles, California. It is described as a sleek neo-noir thriller set in a world where reputation is currency and exposure costs everything. The movie is scheduled for an exclusive release on NakedSword.com this fall, though an official release date has not yet been announced. Updates will be available on X @NakedSwordcom and the Falcon Studios blog.
Ben Rush, who wrote and directed the film, also serves as co-chief content officer at Falcon|NakedSword. Rush stated that the production was not interested in playing it safe, describing Eat the Rich as "unapologetically button-pushing." He added that the film asks viewers to confront the divide between image and truth without providing an easy resolution.
Tim Valenti, President and CEO of Falcon|NakedSword, commented on the film when production concluded in May. Valenti characterized Eat the Rich as a story about power and the private contradictions that shape public figures. He described it as a "Robin Hood-type story" that is both provocative and timely, presented with a style and restraint that reflects the current world.
Cast and Plot Synopsis
The cast of Eat the Rich includes Jayden Marcos in the lead role, alongside Paul Wagner, Derek Kage, Ryan Orion, River North, Johnny Donovan, Miles Fallon, and Luca Zae. Derek Kage is noted as the reigning three-time XMAs Gay Performer of the Year.
The plot synopsis details Jayden Marcos's character, who has developed a method to convert access into leverage. Marcos navigates influential circles, discreetly extracting millions from high-profile individuals. These funds are then redistributed to LGBTQ+ advocacy and other socially conscious initiatives. The synopsis indicates that what begins as a controlled operation, built on discretion and insight, faces the potential to unravel, drawing Jayden deeper into a complex web of secrecy and risk. The film aims to shine a spotlight on the private hypocrisy of the powerful elite.
Key Facts
- Title: Eat the Rich
- Studio: NakedSword Originals
- Writer/Director: Ben Rush
- Lead Actor: Jayden Marcos
- Key Cast: Paul Wagner, Derek Kage, Ryan Orion, River North, Johnny Donovan, Miles Fallon, Luca Zae
- Production Wrap Date: May 28, 2026
- Artwork Reveal Date: July 14, 2026
- Release Window: Fall 2026
- Exclusive Platform: NakedSword.com
- Filming Location: Los Angeles, California
