Mekki Leeper's "New Money" Heads to Prime Video

Mekki Leeper is set to star in, write, and showrun a new half-hour comedy series titled "New Money" for Prime Video. Leeper, known for his roles in "Jury Duty" and "St. Denis Medical," will share showrunning responsibilities with Joe Mande, who also serves as an executive producer.

The series is described as an ensemble workplace comedy centered on the fast-paced and morally ambiguous realm of private equity. It will follow a trust fund baby who considers himself a mogul, along with his staff of aspiring individuals at Southern California's least successful venture capital firm, New Money Worldwide.

"New Money" explores themes of delusions of grandeur and sheer incompetence as the nepo-baby protagonist and his team of misfits aim to fail upwards, recklessly investing funds in pursuit of greater financial gain. The show is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.

Peter Friedlander, head of global TV at Amazon MGM Studios, praised Mekki Leeper as a rare talent with a sharp comedic voice and an original perspective. He noted that the pairing with Joe Mande, who has a strong creative pedigree, makes "New Money" a smart, irreverent comedy that audiences will enjoy.

Leeper currently stars on NBC's "St. Denis Medical" and has appeared in "Jury Duty" and "The Sex Lives of College Girls." Joe Mande has an extensive writing background, with credits on "Hacks," "The Good Place," and "Parks and Recreation," among others.