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“We thought it was a period piece”: Plainclothes cast on the urgent relevance of policing queer desire

Carmen Emmi, Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey sit down with Gay Times to explore the powerful story of Plainclothes, why its themes remain painfully relevant today and the urgent need for more queer visibility. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS “This period in history is very resonant for our community,” Russell Tovey says of Plainclothes. While set in the 90s, the romantic thriller feels urgently relevant today: recent reports reveal that the Amtrak Police Department has targeted a Penn Station cruising site, resulting in more than 200 arrests since 1 June. “We thought…

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Plainclothes: Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth in first tense and sensual trailer

The first trailer has finally been released for Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth’s highly-anticipated gay drama, Plainclothes. Set in 1990s New York City, the film follows Lucas (Blyth), a working-class undercover officer who is tasked with entrapping and apprehending gay men, only to find himself attracted to his target Andrew (Tovey). Also starring Amy Forsyth, Christian Cooke, Maria Dizzia, John Bedford Lloyd, Gabe Fazio and Sam Asa Brownstein, Plainclothes marks the feature-length directorial debut of Carmen Emmi, who also penned the screenplay. In the first trailer – premiered by Out –…

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5 of our most anticipated gay sex scenes yet to come in 2025

From Twinless to Pillion, here are five of the sexiest upcoming gay films set to hit cinemas this year. WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO It’s no secret that the film industry does not have a good track record when it comes to delivering diverse and sex-positive gay representation. However, in recent years, queer cinema has slowly been given the space to expand, drifting away from the tragedy of gay love to embracing a more liberating and unapologetic lens. From Bros and All of Us Strangers to Red, White & Royal Blue…

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Looking’s Russell Tovey shows off his huge biceps in steamy new shoot

Russell Tovey has blessed fans with a new, steamy, and immersive photoshoot. For his spread with AnOther Magazine China, photographed by Jumbo Tsui, the Juice star showcased his impressive physique in an array of snapshots. In one photo, a rugged Tovey unapologetically flexes his massive arms while wearing a sleeveless flannel shirt and a pair of turquoise leather plants. A second shot features the Looking star – clad in black, grey and white workout gear – stretching his calves and quads. Tovey also displays his push-up skills and a new…

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Plainclothes: Everything you need to know about Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth’s gay drama

From cast members to the plot, here’s everything you need to know before the release of Plainclothes. WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO 2025 is shaping up to be another year filled with dynamic and star-studded queer films. From The History of Sound and Queens of the Dead to The Wedding Banquet and Twinless, LGBTQIA+ movie enthusiasts will most certainly be fed over the next few months. However, one of the most highly-anticipated projects of the year is undeniably Plainclothes, starring Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth. With the buzz still going strong,…

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Plainclothes: Critics praise Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth’s “smoldering” gay drama

The reviews are in for Plainclothes following its premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Set in 1990s New York City, the upcoming romantic drama stars Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) as Lucas, a working-class undercover officer who is tasked with entrapping and apprehending gay men, only to find himself attracted to one of his targets, Andrew (Looking alum Russell Tovey). Also starring Amy Forsyth, Christian Cooke, Maria Dizzia, John Bedford Lloyd, Gabe Fazio and Sam Asa Brownstein, Plainclothes marks the feature-length directorial debut…

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Plainclothes: Here’s your first look at Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey’s queer drama

The first set of images from Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey’s upcoming queer drama has arrived. Back in March, Variety revealed that The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes star and Looking talent were cast in the new independent film by writer and director Carmen Emmi.   Set in the 90s, Plainclothes follows Lucas (Blyth), “a working-class undercover officer” who is tasked with entrapping and apprehending gay men, only to find himself drawn to one of his targets (Tovey). Maria Dizzia, Christian Cooke, Gabe Fazio and Amy Forsyth make…

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Plainclothes: Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth cast in new queer film

Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth are going undercover for a new queer police drama. The new film titled Plainclothes is set in the 90s and follows “a working-class undercover officer” who “is tasked with entrapping and apprehending gay men, only to find himself drawn to one of his targets.” The new independent film, written and directed by Carmen Emmi, is produced by Arthur Landon, Colby Cote and Eric Podwall. Landon and Cote told Variety that the film “is a heartfelt story that deals with internal conflict, family, and the complexities…

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