Three mix it up in FX transsexual pilot
Enlarge imageBy Kimberly Nordyke and Nellie Andreeva
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Joseph Fiennes, Blythe Danner and Robert Wagner have been cast in U.S. cable channel FX’s transsexual drama pilot.
The untitled project, formerly known as "4 oz.", centres on a family man named Bob (Fiennes) who decides to get a sex change. Danner and Wagner will play Bob’s parents, Bunny and Scotch. The roles of Bob’s wife and kids have yet to be cast.
The pilot comes from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, respectively the creator and a writer/producer on FX’s "Nip/Tuck". Production will begin at the end of October, with Murphy directing.
Fiennes recently appeared on the big screen in "Running With Scissors". Danner won two Emmys for her role on Showtime’s "Huff". Wagner recently guest-starred on CBS’ "Two and a Half Men" and AMC’s "Hustle".
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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By Kimberly Nordyke and Nellie Andreeva
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Joseph Fiennes, Blythe Danner and Robert Wagner have been cast in U.S. cable channel FX’s transsexual drama pilot.
The untitled project, formerly known as "4 oz.", centres on a family man named Bob (Fiennes) who decides to get a sex change. Danner and Wagner will play Bob’s parents, Bunny and Scotch. The roles of Bob’s wife and kids have yet to be cast.
The pilot comes from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, respectively the creator and a writer/producer on FX’s "Nip/Tuck". Production will begin at the end of October, with Murphy directing.
Fiennes recently appeared on the big screen in "Running With Scissors". Danner won two Emmys for her role on Showtime’s "Huff". Wagner recently guest-starred on CBS’ "Two and a Half Men" and AMC’s "Hustle".
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