Tom Blyth stars in 'Plainclothes', a gay romantic thriller directed by Carmen Emmi, where he plays Lucas, an undercover cop. Set in 90s Syracuse, the film explores Lucas's conflict as he develops feelings for Andrew, one of his targets in a sting operation aimed at arresting gay men. Blyth was drawn to the script and found a strong creative partnership with Emmi, who was inspired by real-life undercover policing practices. The actors utilized an intimacy coordinator to ensure the authenticity and comfort of intimate scenes in their performance, highlighting their collaborative effort to create meaningful interactions.
Blyth emphasized the film's organic feel due to the intimate coordination, stating confidence in their portrayal made the intimate scenes more authentic.
Emmi's inspiration for Plainclothes stemmed from real events where undercover police targeted gay men, mixed with his own coming out journey.
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