‘Nip/Tuck’ creator’s next: Transsexual Drama

Ryan Murphy, writer/creator of FX series Nip/Tuck, has a five-year plan for a new drama lined up for the network, entitled 4 oz.. The series is about a “gender -conflicted” sportswriter who makes the decision to undergo sex reassignment surgery - the five season arc follows the protagonist through progressive steps towards the big switch. From Variety:

“The first season deals with the revelation of his secret,” Murphy said. “In the second season, he begins dressing like a woman. The third covers the surgery, and his inherent doubts about going through with it, and by the fourth season, he’s living as a woman and attempting to find love.”

Murphy said “4 oz.” refers to the average weight of a penis, remarkably light given the amount of havoc it creates for men.

Helping to steer the genre/gender bender from behind the scenes is Brad Pitt, who has a keen interest in Murphy’s next three projects - Pitt has executive producer credits attached to 4 oz., Murphy’s feature film debut Running with Scissors, as well as follow up Dirty Tricks.

tedzee | Permalink | September 27 2006 | Comments (View)