Reminder that, for his 4th film, Harry has chosen to be in a film about a closeted gay man who pretends to be in love with a woman; made by gay producers and staring a queer cast.
In My Policeman, Tom and Patrick fall in love over a shared passion for art. Over the years, we have learnt a lot about Harry’s interest in art. A thread. 🧵
We stood side by side on the steep bank of pebbles. “It’d be cold.” I said. “It’ll be secret”. “I like it like this. Just us and the fog.” I laughed. “For a policeman, you’re very romantic.” “For artist, you’re very afraid.” My answer to that was to kiss him hard on the mouth.
More feedback from the screening: there isn’t much swimming except in a pool with Marion and Tom. So Harry having to swim in the freezing sea in May wasn’t used!
The British tabloids are reporting that the producers of My Policeman have hired a “huge security” team to protect Harry and the rest of the cast so they can film in peace and quiet in Brighton - especially around the sea- over the next few weeks.
18 years together. Linked to co stars and the media assumed girlfriends. And people think the closet doesn’t exist or people would “just” come out. Congrats to both.
Incalculable numbers of men like Tom, both then and now, forced themselves to be with women - making everyone unhappy and ruining lives - because of pressure from society. There is nothing at all romantic or happy about their scenes together💔
For people who are confused or haven’t read the book, there are sex scenes. That’s the point. That Patrick and Tom risk so much to be together. The contrast between the scenes with Marion compared with Patrick is one of the points of the story. 💔
On set today, Harry wore a shirt by designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin. Taking inspiration from artists like Mapplethorpe, he uses clothing to explore facets of gay sexuality. His signature pieces are lace-up eyelet briefs, lavender + pink tailoring and leather lace-up trousers.
There are scenes which show how Tom deals with intimacy with both Marion and Patrick. More and longer with Patrick to show that’s who he actually is attracted to and has feelings for. The scenes are beautiful.
Micheal Grandage confirmed that My Policeman had an intimacy coordinator to ensure Harry and David especially felt comfortable with their scenes via
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RUMOUR: There may be some truth that Harry has recorded a sketch for the Friends reunion special. According to the S*n, JB has done one too and “Ross” hinted at their being sketches in character. It’s believed that Harry will be singing “smelly cat” with “Phoebe”.
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The producers of My Policeman, Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, are set to produce the film adaption of “red, white and blue” also for
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The fact we had the yacht post ready to go should tell you a) how long we’ve been here and b) how predictable it is. Take care of yourselves folks. It will be ok. 😘
After 5 months, locations over London, Buckinghamshire and Brighton, beaches, countryside, pubs and piers... they are done. We can’t wait to see it (but go and get some rest now!)
David has an amazing presence and really captured the audience. The chemistry between the three younger leads was fantastic. And Harry very much the leading man - his name is first and the first shot is him.
Young and older Tom. Wearing the same shorts? Some speculation this may be the way they transition from 1950s to 1990s. Could also just be to show Tom still swims as an escape.
“Harry’s performance is raw and real. He puts his vulnerability on display for all to see. This is a break-out performance which has everyone in Hollywood talking…in My Policeman he shines.”