Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is set
to appear in an upcoming reality series about gay dads living and
raising their families in New York City.
According to Deadline,
the docu-series, titled Gay Dads of New York, is being
produced by Bunim/Murray Productions, the team behind MTV's The
Real World, and is currently
casting.
“What is your typical American family
like?” Hilton, who welcomed
his son Mario in February, wrote
in a press release. “These days, it looks a lot like mine! I
am honored and excited to bring to television a show that will be
filled with love, humor and drama. What will it not be? Trashy or
boring! I am thrilled to have partnered with the leaders and
innovators of reality television, Bunim/Murray, to create a program
that is compelling and real. Up until now people know me more for my
opinions than who I am. This show will give viewers the opportunity
to get to know the 'real' Perez Hilton and my family, as well as some
other really dynamic gay dads, and the women that make up their
support system. I am a recent transplant to New York City, looking
for friends and open to – hopefully – love. To new beginnings
and this exciting new venture!”
Jonathan Murray, chairman of
Bunim/Murray Production said that as a partnered gay dad he
immediately responded to the concept
“Whether it's a single dad like
Perez, or married gay dads, becoming a gay parent affects your
relationships with family and friends, all of which will make
fascinating stories,” he said.