ABC, Steve Martin in Gay Murder Mystery
By Michael Schneider
November 12, 2002 02:08 AM ET
HOLLYWOOD (Variety) -- ABC is developing a gay version of "Hart to Hart," in which a pair of interior decorators stumble upon a murder each week.
The network has ordered a script for "Mr. and Mr. Nash," and Alan ("Cabaret") has signed to play one of the leads.
The project is being developed by Steve Martin's production company, along with Carsey-Werner-Mandabach, the banner behind "That '70s Show."
"I am proud to be a part of 'Mr. and Mr. Nash,' especially the part where it's a big hit," said Martin, who was recently announced as host of next year's Academy Awards.
His partner in the Martin/Stein Co., Joan Stein, described the concept as "fun and silly." She said the producers will shortly launch a casting call to find a partner for 's character.
Robert Palm ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit") will pen the script, and serve as executive producer with Martin and Stein. is set to appear in the upcoming features "Nicholas Nickleby" and "X-Men 2."
By Michael Schneider
November 12, 2002 02:08 AM ET
HOLLYWOOD (Variety) -- ABC is developing a gay version of "Hart to Hart," in which a pair of interior decorators stumble upon a murder each week.
The network has ordered a script for "Mr. and Mr. Nash," and Alan ("Cabaret") has signed to play one of the leads.
The project is being developed by Steve Martin's production company, along with Carsey-Werner-Mandabach, the banner behind "That '70s Show."
"I am proud to be a part of 'Mr. and Mr. Nash,' especially the part where it's a big hit," said Martin, who was recently announced as host of next year's Academy Awards.
His partner in the Martin/Stein Co., Joan Stein, described the concept as "fun and silly." She said the producers will shortly launch a casting call to find a partner for 's character.
Robert Palm ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit") will pen the script, and serve as executive producer with Martin and Stein. is set to appear in the upcoming features "Nicholas Nickleby" and "X-Men 2."