EXCLUSIVE:Magnolia Pictureshas acquired worldwide rights to theTom BlythandRussell ToveythrillerPlainclothesfrom filmmakerCarmen Emmi.
He defies orders when he falls in love with a target (Tovey).
A fall theatrical release is planned.
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Magnify will represent international sales in Cannes.
But when he encounters Andrew, everything changes.
What begins as another setup becomes something far more electric and intimate.
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Plainclothesis a true revelation, said Magnolia Pictures co-CEOs Eamonn Bowles and Dori Begley.
Tom Blyth is a knockout and director Carmen Emmi is a major new talent behind the camera.
Im so grateful to Magnolia for believing in our project and for always championing independent movies, said Emmi.
Plainclotheswas made with a lot of love in my hometown, Syracuse, NY.
Its an honor to be able to share it in theaters this fall.
The deal was negotiated by Magnolia SVP Acquisitions John Von Thaden with WME Independent on behalf of the filmmakers.
