The Leading Man is a 1996 British romantic drama film directed by John Duigan.

It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 1996 but was not released in the United States until March 1998.

The playwright of the production, Felix Webb, is having an intense affair with the leading lady, Hilary Rule.

Robin comes up with an intriguing plan; to seduce Felix's elegant wife to end hassling her husband.

Felix is caught in a web of deceit and jealousy, prompting him to seek revenge on the opening night of his new production.