Megan Mullally has optioned the movie rights to Passing Strange, a novel by Sally MacLeod, to produce via her new as-yet-unnamed production shingle, hiring visual effects pro-turned-writer Martin Garner to adapt. Mullally is the latest Will & Grace vet to venture into producer territory, following the steps taken by Sean Hayes, who exec produced Bravo's Situation: Comedy, and Eric McCormack, who is exec producing Lifetime's Lovespring International. MacLeod's novel follows an ugly ducking woman who is persuaded by her husband's family to have major cosmetic surgery. When the couple move to the Carolinas, the woman embarks on an affair with their black yardman with dire consequences. MacLeod was inspired by many elements from her life, which included a stint as a model and living in North Carolina.
- 6/28/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.