Universal Interested in 'Replacing the Nanny'

Published: September 27, 2007, 8:02 am

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Filed under: Comedy, Deals, Universal, Scripts & ScreenwritingBeing a nanny isn't all about breaking down the fiendish, devil of a child. Nor is it all about Mr. and Mrs. X and spy cameras in teddy bears. Sometimes, or most of the time, they're just people who help moms raise their kids. Variety now reports that Universal Pictures is getting into the nanny biz with Marcy Kaplan's comedy pitch: Replacing the Nanny. Like any good comedy, there needs to be some turmoil to throw its characters into funny situations, but this time around, it's trouble coming out of respect.Coming from Kaplan's personal experiences (she's the mother of twin girls), Nanny centers on a new mom who finds the perfect nanny, but then has to replace her. Kaplan says: "I can only write what I know, and I think that the bizarre relationship that we develop with nannies is something that is relatable to a lot of mothers." Well, a lot of lucky mothers who are wealthy enough for a nanny, that is. Or, maybe it will

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