Gender-Swapped ‘Drop Dead Diva’ Reboot ‘Drop Dead Dave’ From Series Creator in the Works at CBS
Deadline, which first reported news of “Drop Dead Dave,” “Whereas ‘Drop Dead Diva’ focused on deconstructing the beauty myth and reinforcing body positivity” the new project “will tackle sexual politics as well as gender identity in modern times.”The hourlong CBS drama “Drop Dead Dave” would be executive produced by Berman and “Drop Dead Diva” director-producer Jamie Babbit, who will also direct the pilot, as well as Jennifer Robinson for Berman’s banner, Osprey Productions. The project hails from “Drop Dead Diva” studio Sony Pictures Television, where Osprey has an overall deal.During its run, Lifetime’s “Drop Dead Diva” was nominated for multiple GLAAD Media Awards and won two.