Phil Connell's "Jump, Darling" impressed audiences and swept up awards all throughout its festival run last year; now, after a brief theatrical run in the U.S., the tender, funny film heads to DVD and VOD courtesy of Breaking Glass Pictures. The story of Russell (newcomer Thomas Duplessie), a young, aspiring drag performer who breaks out of his familiar life and relationship in order to take a chance on his passion, "Jump, Darling" co-stars legendary film icon Cloris Leachman in her final film role. Leachman was 93 years old when she took the part of Margaret, Russell's grandmother, a strong and independent woman now facing the prospect of being relocated to an elder care facility. The self-absorbed Russell begins to find there are rewards to looking out for someone other than himself — and among those rewards are the courage and confidence to commit himself to the creative life he's chosen, whatever the risks might be. Writer-director Connell brings warmth, wit, and surprises to this, his feature debut, while Leachman, a veteran of seven decades as a professional entertainer, has an undeniable onscreen chemistry with Duplessie. The film's real life behind-the-scenes story is just as engaging, including the sweetest surprise ending of all: Connell and Duplessie found they, too, have a special chemistry, and are now a couple. EDGE had a chance to chat with Phil Connell and hear about his experiences working with Cloris Leachman, diving into the world of drag, and, ultimately, falling in love.⁠ ⁠ Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork⁠ ?️‍??️?️?⁠ ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ⁠ ?: Phil Connell @philipjconnell

Phil Connell's "Jump, Darling" impressed audiences and swept up awards all throughout its festival run last year; now, after a brief theatrical run in the U.S., the tender, funny film heads to DVD and VOD courtesy of Breaking Glass Pictures. The story of Russell (newcomer Thomas Duplessie), a young, aspiring drag performer who breaks out of his familiar life and relationship in order to take a chance on his passion, "Jump, Darling" co-stars legendary film icon Cloris Leachman in her final film role. Leachman was 93 years old when she took the part of Margaret, Russell's grandmother, a strong and independent woman now facing the prospect of being relocated to an elder care facility. The self-absorbed Russell begins to find there are rewards to looking out for someone other than himself — and among those rewards are the courage and confidence to commit himself to the creative life he's chosen, whatever the risks might be. Writer-director Connell brings warmth, wit, and surprises to this, his feature debut, while Leachman, a veteran of seven decades as a professional entertainer, has an undeniable onscreen chemistry with Duplessie. The film's real life behind-the-scenes story is just as engaging, including the sweetest surprise ending of all: Connell and Duplessie found they, too, have a special chemistry, and are now a couple. EDGE had a chance to chat with Phil Connell and hear about his experiences working with Cloris Leachman, diving into the world of drag, and, ultimately, falling in love.⁠
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