The thread of the Lady of the Manor revolves Hannah (Melanie Lynskey), an uncouth but engaging woman heading towards middle age, who becomes drawn into intrigue when sleazy Tanner Wadsworth hires her as live-in tour guide at his family’s stately home. There she is accosted by the prim ghost of the original civil war-era Lady of the Manor, who is at first disgusted by Hannah’s modern habits and who Hannah naturally finds starchy and repressed. But, of course, they come gradually to realise each has their own merit, and they teach each other mutual respect and become best buddies.
Lady of the Manor is a 2021 American comedy film written and directed by brothers Justin Long and Christian Long in their directorial debuts. It stars Melanie Lynskey, Judy Greer, Justin Long, Ryan Phillippe, Luis Guzmán, and Patrick Duffy. The film premiered at the opening night of the Gasparilla International Film Festival on June 10, 2021, and is due to be released by Lionsgate on September 17, 2021.
In November 2019, it was announced Justin Long and Christian Long would write and direct the film. In March 2020, it was announced Melanie Lynskey, Judy Greer, Long, Ryan Phillippe, Luis Guzmán and Patrick Duffy had joined the cast of the film. Principal photography began on January 2, 2020, in Tampa, Florida.[5] Filming also took place in St. Petersburg.
The 2021 Gasparilla International Film Festival opened with a special screening of the new comedy Lady of the Manor, the feature directorial debut of Justin Long (Dodgeball, Jeepers Creepers) and his brother Christian, which was filmed locally in the Tampa Bay area. Before the screening, we at disappointment media got the chance to talk with the filmmakers about their debut and experience filming in Florida.
jh3>Lady of the Manor (2021)
Directed by: Justin Long, Christian Long
Starring: Melanie Lynskey, Judy Greer, Justin Long, Ryan Phillippe, Luis Guzmán, Patrick Duffy, Angela Alise, Cassidy Reyes, Tamara Austin, Nick Morgulis, Patrick Duffy, Ryan Phillippe
Screenplay by: Justin Long, Christian Long
Production Design by: Shawn Carroll
Cinematography by: Nick Morgulis
Film Editing by: Annette Davey
Costume Design by: Fernando Rodriguez
Set Decoration by: Alexandra Tibbe
Art Direction by: Kurt Thoresen
Music by: Craig Wedren, Bo Boddie
MPAA Rating: R for language throughout, sexual material and drug use.
Distributed by: Lionsgate Films
Release Date: June 10, 2021 (GIFF), September 17, 2021 (United States)
Visits: 69
