Charlie Plummer Interview: Doing His First Drag Performance in National Anthem

National Anthem marks Luke Gilford’s feature directorial debut, but based on how he and star Charlie Plummer describe their experience making the film, it seems as though he already knows precisely how to create the most supportive and creatively fulfilling environment on set.
Plummer leads the movie as Dylan, a 21-year-old construction worker who takes care of his younger brother while their mother (Robyn Lively) is often distracted by drinking and partying. When Dylan accepts a construction gig working at House of Splendor, a community of queer rodeo performers and ranchers, he’s surprised to find a chosen family there, one that encourages him to explore and figure out who he really is.
In celebration of National Anthem’s international premiere at TIFF 2023, Gilford and Plummer swung by the Collider media studio at the Cinema Center at MARBL to revisit their experience making the film. Check out this interview to hear all about what it was like for Gilford to make the move from music video directing to feature filmmaking, why Dylan’s drag performance in National Anthem was such a profound experience for Plummer, why he cherishes his collaboration with co-star Mason Alexander Park and loads more.
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[@jackieboyborden]

A beautiful debut feature. Very excited to see whatever Luke Gilford makes next!

[@MycaWildGoose]

I just saw the movie! So good! I used to babysit the kid who plays Charlie’s little brither

[@jerryfiore5818]

I can't wait to see this movie! Coming 7/12.
Charlie Plummer is a BRILLIANT ACTOR! He is very much akin to River Phoenix!

[@ethentheartfreak]

Ughhh I love Charlie Plummer

[@TheLaurenbentley1]

Charlie, I’m very proud of you and I know your Uncle Ben would be so proud ❤

[@daria5846]

Charlie ❤

[@CraftyWhovianD]

Yay Joey de Leon!!!!!