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Kidman to Play 1st Transexual

By Elizabeth Wolff,  Newser User

Posted Nov 10, 2008 10:21 AM CST

(Newser) – Nicole Kidman has landed the plum role of the world's first post-op transexual, and Charlize Theron will play her spouse, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Kidman will also produce The Danish Girl, which is based on David Ebershoff's novel. It tells a fictionalized version of the true story of artists Einar and Greta Wegener, and Einar's landmark 1931 operation.

In this April 14, 2008 file photo, actress Nicole Kidman arrives at the 2008 CMT Awards in Nashville, Tenn.  Kidman gave birth Monday, July 7, 2008, to a baby girl named Sunday Rose Kidman Urban a publicist for her husband, Keith Urban, said.
In this April 14, 2008 file photo, actress Nicole Kidman arrives at the 2008 CMT Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Kidman gave birth Monday, July 7, 2008, to a baby girl named Sunday Rose Kidman Urban a publicist...   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)
Actress Charlize Theron arrives at the Virgin Unite Rock the Kasbah Gala on Thursday Oct. 23, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Actress Charlize Theron arrives at the Virgin Unite Rock the Kasbah Gala on Thursday Oct. 23, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Nicole Kidman arrives for the 43rd Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 18, 2008.
Nicole Kidman arrives for the 43rd Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 18, 2008.   (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
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