O'Donnell ready for more "Nip/Tuck"

[Brian Damage]

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - FX confirmed that Rosie O'Donnell will return to "Nip/Tuck."

The cable network also said that the July 24 premiere of "Damages," its new drama starring Glenn Close, will run commercial-free thanks to a sponsorship from Cadillac.

The announcements were made Thursday during the Television Critics Assn.'s summer press tour at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

"Nip/Tuck" creator/executive producer Ryan Murphy said that O'Donnell will be returning for "several episodes" of the show's upcoming fifth season, starting with Episode 4.

As for talk about a potential spinoff featuring her character, Dawn Budge, Murphy said, "The character was so instantly popular. We've spoken about (a spinoff); it's an ongoing discussion."

Meanwhile, Close said she took the part in "Damages" -- her first leading role in a TV series -- because she's "always been seduced by really good writing. ... To have the chance to do a show like this with an incredibly complex character and make it in my own backyard (New York) was very exciting."

FX also announced that the comedy series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" will have its Season 3 premiere at 10 p.m. September 13.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

[Todd Mueller]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - FX confirmed that Rosie O'Donnell will return to "Nip/Tuck."

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. . . .