NakedSword has revealed the full cast and the first teaser poster for its upcoming feature, "Eat the Rich," written and directed by Ben Rush. The political drama is slated for a fall release, exclusively from NakedSword Originals.

Production Details and Cast

NakedSword wrapped production on "Eat the Rich" in May. The feature film is written and directed by Ben Rush, who also serves as co-chief content officer at Falcon|NakedSword. The cast includes Jayden Marcos, Paul Wagner, Derek Kage, Ryan Orion, River North, Johnny Donovan, Miles Fallon, and Luca Zae.

Derek Kage is a reigning three-time XMAs Gay Performer of the Year. The film is described as a thriller by LA Direct Models and a political drama by AVN.

Plot Synopsis

The synopsis for "Eat the Rich" details Jayden Marcos's role, stating that he "has learned how to turn access into leverage." Marcos is depicted as moving among influential circles, where he "quietly extracts millions from high-profile figures." These funds are then "re-distribut[ed]... into LGBTQ+ advocacy and other socially conscious initiatives." The synopsis also indicates that what begins as "a controlled operation built on discretion and insight could easily start to crack, drawing Jayden deeper into a web of secrecy and risk."

Falcon|NakedSword president and CEO Tim Valenti described "Eat the Rich" as being "about power and the private contradictions that shape public people." Valenti characterized the story as "essentially a Robin Hood-type story that’s both provocative and timely, told with a level of style and restraint that reflects the world we live in now."

Rush added that the production "weren’t interested in playing it safe." He stated that "Eat the Rich is unapologetically button-pushing, and it asks viewers to sit with the divide between image and truth without giving them an easy way out."

Release and Promotion

The first official artwork for "Eat the Rich" was revealed on July 14, 2026. The film is set for a fall release on NakedSword. The official release date for "Eat the Rich" is yet-to-be-announced. Updates are available by following the studio on X @NakedSwordcom and visiting the Falcon Studios blog and NakedSword.com. Rush can also be followed on X.com.

Key Facts

  • NakedSword's "Eat the Rich" is a feature film written and directed by Ben Rush.
  • The cast includes Jayden Marcos, Paul Wagner, Derek Kage, Ryan Orion, River North, Johnny Donovan, Miles Fallon, and Luca Zae.
  • Jayden Marcos's character extracts money from high-profile figures for LGBTQ+ advocacy and other social initiatives.
  • The film is described as a political drama and a thriller, with a "Robin Hood-type story."
  • Production wrapped in May, and the first teaser poster was released on July 14, 2026.
  • "Eat the Rich" is slated for a fall release exclusively from NakedSword Originals.