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Russell Tovey shows off his muscles in first look photos for Doctor Who spin-off

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The War Between the Land and the Sea has unveiled its first set of images. In December, Doctor Who fans will finally be treated to the franchise’s brand new spin-off. According to the BBC, the five-part series will “showcase how the world reacts when a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity and triggering an international crisis.” The War Between the Land and the Sea is set to feature a star-studded cast including Russell Tovey as Barclay, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt, Jemma Redgrave as…

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

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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

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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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Here’s why Looking star Russell Tovey incorporates astrology into his dating life

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Russell Tovey has opened up about his unique approach to dating.   Earlier this month, the Looking star appeared on Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s Dinner’s On Me podcast.  While eating samosas at Kricket in Shoreditch, Tovey opened up about a range of topics, including his dating life. When asked about his relationship status, the Years & Years star exclaimed that he was single before discussing the complexities of dating as an actor. “It’s not hard to meet people at all. I’m very social. It’s a weird scenario when you date and you’re…

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

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

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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

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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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Russell Tovey stuns with shirtless selfie after landing Doctor Who role

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Russell Tovey has celebrated his recent casting in the Doctor Who spin-off with a shirtless selfie. After attending Comic-Con over the weekend, where the spin-off was announced, the American Horror Story actor made his followers swoon as he showed off his buff physique (pic below!). Tovey will lead the five-part series, The War Between The Land And The Sea, alongside Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who is best known for her roles in The Morning Show (2019), The Girl Before (2021) and Loki (2021-present). The British actress also memorably starred in ‘San Junipero’, the widely-acclaimed Black Mirror episode that focused on a love…

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

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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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Russell Tovey reflects on the Queer as Folk scene that sparked his gay awakening

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Looking star Russell Tovey opened up about the Queer as Folk scene that sparked his gay awakening.  Back in 1999, LGBTQIA+ TV enthusiasts were first treated to the groundbreaking Channel 4 drama – which was created by It’s A Sin’s Russell T Davies.  The show follows an openly gay trio of friends – Stuart Alan Jones (Aiden Gillen), Vince Tyler (Craig Kelly), and Nathan Maloney (Charlie Hunnam) – navigating love, work and societal pressures in Manchester.  The series also featured Denise Black, Andy Devine, Jason Merrells, Esther Hall, Sara Todd, Carla Henry, Antony Cotton, and…

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