Instinct Interview with Tom Blyth & Russell Tovey: 'Plainclothes'

Actors Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey sat down with Instinct Magazine's Denny Patterson to discuss their starring roles in Carmen Emmi's powerful new film, "Plainclothes." Set in 1990s Syracuse, this Sundance award–winning thriller centers on Lucas (Blyth), a promising undercover officer assigned to entrap gay men. But when he finds himself drawn to one of his targets, Andrew (Tovey), his sense of duty begins to unravel, forcing him to confront desire, morality, and the cost of living a double life. In their conversation, Blyth and Tovey open up about what drew them to this story, how much they knew about the real history of police entrapment before joining the film, and the sense of responsibility they felt in portraying a narrative that continues to resonate deeply within the LGBTQ+ community. They also reflect on building their on-screen chemistry, collaborating with Emmi to find emotional truth, and how audience reactions have reshaped the way they view their performances. "Plainclothes" is now playing in theaters. Connect with us 👇 Tom Blyth: Instagram.com/tomblyth Russell Tovey: Instagram.com/russelltovey Instinct Magazine: Facebook.com/instinctmagazine Instagram.com/instinctmagazine Instinctmagazine.com Denny Patterson: Instagram.com/dennyp777