Plainclothes is an upcoming film directed by Carmen Emmi and starring Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth.
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| Directed by | Carmen Emmi |
| Screenplay by | Carmen Emmi |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editSet in 1990s New York and inspired by true events, a working-class undercover officer is tasked with entrapping and apprehending gay men, only to find himself drawn to one of his targets.[1]
Cast
edit- Russell Tovey as Andrew
- Tom Blyth as Lucas
- Amy Forsyth as Emily
- Christian Cooke as Ron
- Maria Dizzia
- John Bedford Lloyd
- Gabe Fazio
Production
editThe film marks the feature length directorial debut for Carmen Emmi, who also scripted the film. It is produced by Arthur Landon, Colby Cote and Eric Podwall for Page 1 Entertainment and Lorton Entertainment.[2]
Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth were confirmed in the lead roles in March 2024.[3] That month, Amy Forsyth and Christian Cooke also joined the cast,[4] as well as Maria Dizzia, John Bedford Lloyd and Gabe Fazio.[5]
Filming got underway in Syracuse, New York in March 2024.[6][7] First-look images from the set were released that month.[8]
Release
editPlainclothes is set to premiere in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.[9]
References
edit- ^ Billson, Chantelle (March 8, 2024). "Russell Tovey and Hunger Games' Tom Blyth to star in new gay drama". The Pink News. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (March 7, 2024). "Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey to Star in 'Plainclothes' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Devore, Britta (March 8, 2024). "'Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' Star Tom Blyth to Lead Queer Drama Opposite Russell Tovey". Collider. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (March 19, 2024). "Amy Forsyth and Christian Cooke Join Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey in 'Plainclothes' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 26, 2024). "Maria Dizzia, John Bedford Lloyd & Gabe Fazio Join Indie Drama 'Plainclothes'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Anderton, Joe (March 9, 2024). "Hunger Games star Tom Blyth lands next lead movie role". Digital Spy. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "'The Hunger Games' actor filming new movie in Syracuse". Syracuse.com. March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Kamathi, Denis (March 22, 2024). "Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth Strike a Pose in 'Plainclothes' Set Images". Collider.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
External links
edit- Plainclothes at IMDb