

Whatever Works
A new comedy!
Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."
Cast

Larry David
Boris Yellnikoff

Evan Rachel Wood
Melodie St. Ann Celestine

Michael McKean
Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Conleth Hill
Leo Brockman

Patricia Clarkson
Marietta

Ed Begley Jr.
John

Carolyn McCormick
Jessica

Henry Cavill
Randy James

John Gallagher Jr.
Perry

Christopher Evan Welch
Howard

Adam Brooks
Boris' Friend #1

Lyle Kanouse
Boris' Friend #2
Clifford Lee Dickson
Boy on Street

Yolonda Ross
Boy's Mother

Samantha Bee
Chess Mother
Videos
Storyline
Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."
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