Exclusive: Maria Dizzia (My Old Ass), John Bedford Lloyd (Ozark) and Gabe Fazio (Maestro) have been set for supporting roles in Plainclothes, a new indie drama from writer-director Carmen Emmi.
Currently shooting in New York, the film stars Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey, with Amy Forsyth and Christian Cooke in additional supporting roles. Set in the ’90s and inspired by true events, it watches as a working-class undercover officer is tasked with entrapping and apprehending gay men, only to find himself drawn to one of his targets.
Producers include Arthur Landon, Colby Cote, and Eric Podwall on behalf of Page 1 Entertainment and Lorton Entertainment. Alex Wenger and April Kelley are co-producing.
Just recently wrapping a series regular role in the first season of Apple TV+’s Billy Crystal series Winston, Dizzia also appears in the comedy My Old Ass, which was snapped up by Amazon MGM after world premiering to rave reviews at Sundance,...
Currently shooting in New York, the film stars Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey, with Amy Forsyth and Christian Cooke in additional supporting roles. Set in the ’90s and inspired by true events, it watches as a working-class undercover officer is tasked with entrapping and apprehending gay men, only to find himself drawn to one of his targets.
Producers include Arthur Landon, Colby Cote, and Eric Podwall on behalf of Page 1 Entertainment and Lorton Entertainment. Alex Wenger and April Kelley are co-producing.
Just recently wrapping a series regular role in the first season of Apple TV+’s Billy Crystal series Winston, Dizzia also appears in the comedy My Old Ass, which was snapped up by Amazon MGM after world premiering to rave reviews at Sundance,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Amy Forsyth and Christian Cooke have joined the cast of “Plainclothes,” a new independent film from writer-director Carmen Emmi. They will star alongside Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey, who Variety previously reported would lead the project.
Set in the ’90s and inspired by true events, the film follows a working-class undercover officer tasked with entrapping and apprehending gay men, only to find himself drawn to one of his targets. The film is produced by Arthur Landon, Colby Cote, and Eric Podwall on behalf of Page 1 Entertainment and Lorton Entertainment. Alex Wenger and April Kelley will co-produce.
Forsyth will play Emily, ex-girlfriend and trusted confidant to Lucas (Blyth). She received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for best supporting actress for her role in the 2021 film “The Novice.” She was also seen in the Oscar-winning film “Coda” that same year. She currently stars in the recurring role of Carrie Astor on...
Set in the ’90s and inspired by true events, the film follows a working-class undercover officer tasked with entrapping and apprehending gay men, only to find himself drawn to one of his targets. The film is produced by Arthur Landon, Colby Cote, and Eric Podwall on behalf of Page 1 Entertainment and Lorton Entertainment. Alex Wenger and April Kelley will co-produce.
Forsyth will play Emily, ex-girlfriend and trusted confidant to Lucas (Blyth). She received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for best supporting actress for her role in the 2021 film “The Novice.” She was also seen in the Oscar-winning film “Coda” that same year. She currently stars in the recurring role of Carrie Astor on...
- 3/19/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey are set to share the screen!
In 2023, Tom notably starred in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Russell most recently appeared in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.
Tom and Russell‘s newest roles have been booked! They will headline an upcoming film titled, Plainclothes, which is based on a true story.
Keep reading to find out more…
Variety announced the news on Thursday (March 7), and offered a small synopsis.
Per the outlet, the movie takes place in the 1990s and focuses on an undercover police officer who apprehends gay men before eventually falling for one of his suspects.
Plainclothes will be written and directed by Carmen Emmi.
Producers Arthur Landon and Colby Cote jointly told the publication that Plainclothes is “a heartfelt story that deals with internal conflict, family and the complexities of sexual identity in the face of societal and personal expectations.
In 2023, Tom notably starred in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Russell most recently appeared in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.
Tom and Russell‘s newest roles have been booked! They will headline an upcoming film titled, Plainclothes, which is based on a true story.
Keep reading to find out more…
Variety announced the news on Thursday (March 7), and offered a small synopsis.
Per the outlet, the movie takes place in the 1990s and focuses on an undercover police officer who apprehends gay men before eventually falling for one of his suspects.
Plainclothes will be written and directed by Carmen Emmi.
Producers Arthur Landon and Colby Cote jointly told the publication that Plainclothes is “a heartfelt story that deals with internal conflict, family and the complexities of sexual identity in the face of societal and personal expectations.
- 3/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Belle
The 2014 Athena Film Festival has unveiled its lineup of narrative, documentary and short films.
The New York Premiere of Belle, starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and directed by Amma Asante, is the Athena Film Festival’s Opening Film, screening on Thursday evening. Decoding Annie Parker, starring Helen Hunt and Samantha Morton and directed by Steven Bernstein, is the festival’s Centerpiece Film, and will be screened on Friday evening. Geraldine Ferraro: Paving The Way, directed by her daughter, Donna Zaccaro, is the festival’s Closing Film, screening on Sunday evening.
The festival honors extraordinary women in the film industry and showcases films that address women’s leadership in real life and the fictional world. Now in its fourth year, the festival runs from Thursday, February 6 through Sunday, February 9 on the Barnard College campus in Morningside Heights. Artemis Rising Foundation is the Founding Sponsor of the Festival.
The Book Thief
Among...
The 2014 Athena Film Festival has unveiled its lineup of narrative, documentary and short films.
The New York Premiere of Belle, starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and directed by Amma Asante, is the Athena Film Festival’s Opening Film, screening on Thursday evening. Decoding Annie Parker, starring Helen Hunt and Samantha Morton and directed by Steven Bernstein, is the festival’s Centerpiece Film, and will be screened on Friday evening. Geraldine Ferraro: Paving The Way, directed by her daughter, Donna Zaccaro, is the festival’s Closing Film, screening on Sunday evening.
The festival honors extraordinary women in the film industry and showcases films that address women’s leadership in real life and the fictional world. Now in its fourth year, the festival runs from Thursday, February 6 through Sunday, February 9 on the Barnard College campus in Morningside Heights. Artemis Rising Foundation is the Founding Sponsor of the Festival.
The Book Thief
Among...
- 1/7/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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