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| Nip/Tuck: Official Season 5 Thread; Season 5 Interview Added | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 30 2007, 03:05 AM (3,294 Views) | |
| Rick | Oct 30 2007, 03:05 AM Post #1 |
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Posted Image Nip/Tuck Preview: Swimming Pools and Movie Stars by Michael Maloney Roma Mafia, Julian McMahon and Dylan Walsh, Nip/Tuck Lucy and Ricky did it. So did Laverne and Shirley. Now Drs. Sean McNamara and Christian Troy are moving to greater Los Angeles — specifically, Beverly Hills — just in time for Nip/Tuck's Season 5 premiere tonight at 10 pm/ET on FX. While cynics might cry that a series changing locales for its fifth season is a stunt, it actually makes perfect sense for the firm of McNamara/Troy to relocate to the plastic-surgery capital of the world. "It was smart that Ryan [Murphy, Nip/Tuck's creator] anticipated the need for a change," muses Dylan Walsh (Sean) to TVGuide.com. "We probably could have done another season in Miami, but I think Ryan felt like it was good to go before people got tired of it." Adds Julian McMahon (Christian): "The move is a great idea. It's invigorated everyone in a lot of different ways." "The tone of the show will be lighter and there's some really fun stuff, but I don't think we've left all the darkness behind," says Walsh. "I don't think we'll go back to the 'Carver' tone [from a few seasons ago]. It's more of a 'selling your soul' tone. The show has more relevance in L.A. In Miami [getting cosmetic surgery] was about vanity and how far you'd go to be beautiful. Here, it's inevitably going to be tied to the business, people's careers and the ability to make money." A stud like Christian on the loose in a town filled with aspiring ingenues (not to mention aging actresses in need of a lift) is like letting a kid loose in a candy store. McMahon, however, previews that his on-screen alter ego might have some trouble adjusting to life among the beautiful people. "Christian's going to find himself at odds in Hollywood," says the actor. "He feels like he should be able to just fit in there like he did in Miami, but he can't. There are a lot of other charming plastic surgeons [in town]." One of the advantages of being set in Los Angeles is location shooting. While Nip/Tuck had to hide L.A. when it would try to capture Miami, now it can take advantage of all that sunny California has to offer. "We've been to Pink's [hot-dog stand] and Grauman's Chinese Theatre," says Walsh. "In the pilot, we went to Miami, but we never went back there." Funnywoman (and plastic-surgery advocate) Joan Rivers appeared as herself on Nip/Tuck in 2004, but don't expect Sean and Christian to be seen leering at Bill Holden and Eve Arden (ask your parents grandparents) over a plate of spaghetti at the Brown Derby. "It's tempting, but I think early on that Ryan might be avoiding [having real-life celebrities do cameos on the show] so that it doesn't become a stunt," says Walsh, who teases, "I know one storyline that [the show's] been carrying for years that would involve a celebrity." "We have so many people coming on that are willing to play other roles," concurs McMahon. "It gives them a chance to do things that they never have. People like to come on our show because they like to play." Season 5 is jam-packed with name guest stars: Lauren Hutton as Fiona McNeil, a savvy high-powered publicist; Craig Bierko as Bob Easton, a CEO of a successful major movie studio; Tia Carrere as "Mistress Dark Pain," a dominatrix; and Bradley Cooper and Paula Marshall as stars of "Hearts 'N Scalpels," a fictional medical-drama that the writers use to poke fun at the TV biz (and have way too much fun in the process). "It's the worst medical drama on the air," chuckles Walsh. "It mocks Nip/Tuck. We're going to have a type of humor on the show that we haven't had before. It's almost farcical." Hoping to find surgical clients through some exposure, Sean and Christian take gigs as consultants and occasional under-five players on the series. They soon get a taste of the inner workings of TV production — down to actors searching for motivation, temperamental stars and what it's like to have your best work end up on the cutting-room floor. Also, Rosie O'Donnell is reprising her role as lottery winner Dawn Budge, whose mouth needs to be sewn shut after she goes hang-gliding and is attacked by an eagle. "I thought Dawn was a great character from the get-go," raves McMahon. "She comes back this year and involves herself with Oliver Platt's character [Freddy Prune, "Hearts 'N Scalpels"' show-runner]. The two of them are brilliant and they should do a spin-off. But Dylan and I would have to go visit, of course." "This season is more fun and more connected," adds McMahon. "The first two shows are very funny. We've taken the humorous side of the show further and [moved] the darker side a little further away." Also returning are Roma Maffia as no-nonsense Liz (Troy/McNamara can't operate without her!) and John Hensley and Kelly Carlson as new parents Matt and Kimber. Joely Richardson's Julia, now split from Sean, has found a new love with "Oli" — short for "Olivia," played by Portia de Rossi. (Unlike Christian probably would, Sean fails to see any opportunities in this twist.) "I think one of the only men in America who'd be bothered by this is Sean McNamara," admits Walsh. "But he deals with it. I always thought Sean was a pretty liberal-minded guy. I think it's an interesting thing for Joely to play. The show has always been about people changing. We've always been adventurous." How adventurous will Nip/Tuck get? Murphy has said that the show is a "love story between two heterosexual men," which implies there will be love — but no love scenes — between the two guys, at least not this season. "We keep trying to get them to write that in, but Ryan is very shy," jokes Walsh. McMahon says that he's also asking for a Sean/Christian romp — only, unlike his costar, he's not kidding. "That would have to be the series finale," McMahon says. "And I'm still pushing for that." |
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| Kevc1980 | Oct 30 2007, 04:19 AM Post #2 |
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Oh yeah baby..I've been waiting so long for Nip Tuck to premiere..It seems like so long since we've last seen everyone...I'm very excited for Bradley Cooper, Portia, and the fact that we are now in LA.. The only problem is, tomorrow is my roomate's bday..so i will be out celebrating and won't get to watch live..Oh well, thank god for DVR.. |
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| AndyAMC | Oct 30 2007, 06:30 AM Post #3 |
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OMG - Can't WAIT! :) |
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| Rick | Oct 30 2007, 08:38 PM Post #4 |
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Dreamlander
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I can't wait!!!! |
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| NavJLee8785 | Oct 30 2007, 09:15 PM Post #5 |
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Always the Panic Spreader
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I freakin love this show |
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| King | Oct 30 2007, 09:51 PM Post #6 |
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Alright. I'm going to say it: .Jumped.The.Shark. |
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| AndyAMC | Oct 30 2007, 10:20 PM Post #7 |
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Yeah - I'm not sure about the premiere - it was - different, yet still enjoyable. But the entire feel is different. I like how Sean and Christian are reversing roles in the new city. BUT - OMG - NEW YORK!!! I had NO idea NEW YORK was gonna be on the show later this season. I'm soooo excited! haha |
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| DrewHamilton | Oct 30 2007, 10:24 PM Post #8 |
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I agree the show has finally jumped the shark. The season premiere was just alright, and that's not Nip/Tuck. This show is usually *jaw dropping* especially in the first episode of a new season. I think the other characters need to be shown more. I feel like it's just Christian and Sean, and while that is plausible since they are the stars, you need those other supporting characters that we are familiar with to make the show seem familiar. Right now, it feels like an entirely different show. And I can't believe New York pops up this season. Didn't know that at all! |
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| NavJLee8785 | Oct 30 2007, 10:34 PM Post #9 |
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Always the Panic Spreader
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It was definitely, at best. But, I had no clue about New York, either. I still enjoyed the show tonight nonetheless. |
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| Steve Frame | Oct 30 2007, 10:41 PM Post #10 |
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It wasn't the best show that Nip/Tuck has ever been, but I did enjoy it. Hopefully it will get better and more shocking, but I am glad they still held on to some nudity and grittier speech. I get so tired of even the network shows at the 10:00 hour having to be so watered down. Have family hour but every hour of network TV doesn't have to be family hour. Shows like Dirty Sexy Money and Big Shots as well as others would be a lot more successful if the networks would let them have just a little bit of what Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me or The Shield have. Shit even what Saving Grace has on TNT which is far more reserved than Nip/Tuck would help out shows like DSM and Big Shots. Back to Nip/Tuck. I always love when Christian gets jealous of Sean. It doesn't happen often but when it does it is so funny. |
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| King | Oct 30 2007, 10:43 PM Post #11 |
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That's the thing. I didn't think it really had any edge tonight? |
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| Steve Frame | Oct 30 2007, 10:59 PM Post #12 |
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Not as much edge as it normally does but at least they were still able to say pussy and show Christian's ass. When the guy on Big Shots had his nuts waxed a few weeks back, I read the censors were so up in arms about what they called them. I mean at least they went with boys but on FX they could have at least said balls if they wanted too. I definitely want Nip/Tuck to get back all of it's edge, but it still had some things you can't find on the typical show. |
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| Actor87 | Oct 30 2007, 11:19 PM Post #13 |
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The Royal Dork
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It sucked. It blew. The show WAS good. Now it's fallen through. <_< |
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| NavJLee8785 | Oct 30 2007, 11:28 PM Post #14 |
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Always the Panic Spreader
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I do admit it wasn't edgy, but I guess them trying something new and having a different approach wasn't going to have the same effect as it normally does. I dunno if a comedic approach, albeit little, is the way to go, but I'll see what they continue to do throughout the season, for sure. |
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| Rick | Oct 31 2007, 02:21 AM Post #15 |
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I liked the season premiere There was nothing jaw dropping, but do we really need a "thrill me-shock me" moment in every episode? Nah Lauren Hutton, Bradley Cooper, Oliver Platt & Tia Carrere? I already love the supporting cast. This isn't the Nip/Tuck I knew and loved, IMO it's better. After the Carver and James's storyline the past 2 seasons, the show was in a dark and depressing place and I am glad it's lighter this season. Oh and the divine Jennifer Coolidge "Should I flounder around like this? Agghh ohhh eeegh" :wub: Grade for "Carly Summers" B- |
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| AndyAMC | Oct 31 2007, 06:25 AM Post #16 |
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Jennifer Coolidge and her 'pussylips' was genius! Perfect casting for that definitely! |
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| King | Oct 31 2007, 07:05 AM Post #17 |
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I didn't like how it made fun of itself so much. At first I thought it was taking shots at Grey's and E.R., but then with Bradley's Cooper character, that was definitely Christian. It felt like JER was writing it. Sadly, I definitely won't be watching next week. |
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| Kevc1980 | Oct 31 2007, 01:27 PM Post #18 |
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I just watched and loved it..Last season was way too dark, so i'm glad we are getting humor back..The role reversal between Christian and Sean is going to be fun to watch..and i loved the guest stars..jennifer collidge was hilarious and Bradley Cooper is so cute... |
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| Mateo | Oct 31 2007, 02:58 PM Post #19 |
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Punk Cabaret is Freedom
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Wow, it definitely looks like this season is split down the middle with people who either love it or hate it. I watched it late last night, and actually really enjoyed it all. Everything feels fresh and new and I love their new office! It wasn't that last season was too dark for me, I just didn't get into the whole Michelle/James thing, and thought it was definitely Nip/Tuck's weakest season overall. Daphne Zuniga was lookin' good too. I wouldn't mind seeing her on more. Tia Carrere, :wub: and I love Oliver Platt, he's hilarious in this role. Lauren Hutton should add a nice mix to the cast as well. The whole Heart's & Scaples thing is just ridiculous enough that for me, it fits with where the show is at. I'm definitely excited to see where this season takes us. |
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| Rick | Oct 31 2007, 03:44 PM Post #20 |
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To bad the show can't submit in the comedy category. Coolidge's performance is what guest Emmy's are made for :lol: |
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