Nip/Tuck Creator's Latest Project Stalls Out

BuzzSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:34:17 -0700

It's been nearly a year since we heard the first buzz about Nip/Tuck co-creator Ryan Murphy's latest project. It was supposed to be a drama for FX about a man who realizes he's a transsexual, with Brad Pitt among its producers.

FX's president reportedly bought the pitch for the show immediately upon hearing it, and Murphy had plans for at least four seasons, with the first focusing on his main character's realization, the second on his transition to being a woman, and so forth. The cast was strong - Joseph Fiennes in the lead role, Carrie-Ann Moss as his wife - and the show seemed like just the sort of edgy fare FX has become known for.

But somehow, the show - which was named Pretty/Handsome (Murphy sure does like his slashes in titles, no?) - has stalled. Though the pilot was produced, FX passed on the show this Spring, and nobody else seems to want it.

Without seeing the whole pilot, it's impossible to know why exactly the show didn't make it. But it's interesting to think about - especially after watching some preview clips (which you can check out after the jump). I would love to see a show really challenge our perceptions of gender. Could this have been the one to do it? Or did it just not hit the mark?

I'm curious to know if this sounds like a show you would have been interested in watching. To check out the preview, just read more.

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