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‘Hell on Wheels’ creators developing lesbian cop drama

the series will be created for Fox

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9 years ago

October 4, 2017

Mariah Cooper

(Jennifer Ferrin as lesbian reporter Louise Ellison on ‘Hell on Wheels.’ Screenshot via YouTube.)

“Hell on Wheels” creators Tony and Joe Gayton are adapting the novel “The Dime” by Kathleen Kent for Fox.

“‘The Dime’ follows Brooklyn cop Betty Rhyzyck, a tough-as-nails firebrand who moves with her girlfriend to Dallas to lead a group of detectives. Their more traditional sensibilities are a far cry from her blue-state mentality, and in order to survive, Betty and her team will have to put aside their differences. In the process, they just might discover that they’re more alike than they ever imagined,” Deadline describes the show.

Matt Reeves, Adam Kassan and Rafi Crohn are attached to executive produce. Fox has given the series a script commitment plus penalty.

The Gayton brothers have included LGBT representation in their other projects. The AMC series “Hell on Wheels” featured Louise Ellison (Jennifer Ferrin), a savvy lesbian reporter New York City.

Related Topics:Deadline Fox Hell on Wheels Joe Gayton Matt Reeves The Dime Tony Gayton

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A scene from the 'Lambda Legal in the Pines' fundraiser on July 25. (Photo by Santiago Felipe)

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Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m.

Get ready to share your talent or just kick back and enjoy some great performances. This event is a fun, laid-back vibe where everyone’s welcome to take the stage. Sign-ups are first-come, first-served, but you can also DM Spark Social on Instagram to reserve a performance spot. Whether you’re a singer, poet, or comedian, this is your chance to get on stage and share your art. More details are available on Eventbrite.