Life's a drag for Sean! Mr Bean slips on a dress and blonde wig to play a transsexual

By Liz Thomas

Last updated at 12:21 PM on 12th January 2012

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2085462/Sean-Bean-plays-transsexual-BBC-Jimmy-McGovern-drama-The-Accused.html

He may be famed for being one of television's hard men, but it seems Sean Bean is keen to show off a more feminine side.

The star, who made his name in military drama Sharpe, will play a transsexual in BBC court room drama The Accused.

Bean is seen here in character - sporting a blonde wig, full make-up, a glamorous electric blue mini-dress adorned with sequins, glittery tights, and a faux fur coat.

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Sean's Sharpe lookin' Sheila

Published: Today at 00:53

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/4054860/Seans-Sharpe-lookin-Sheila.html

HARDMAN Sean Bean looks even scarier than usual – thanks to a blonde wig and sequins.

The Sharpe actor plays a transsexual named Tracie who is caught up in a crime of passion in the new series of BBC1 court drama Accused.

He said: "This is a cracking script that really delivers a powerful, emotional drama for the audience."


and more

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/bean_gets_in_touch_with_feminine_side_1_4130970

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/9009224/Sean-Bean-takes-on-transsexual-role.html

http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/887150-sean-bean-turns-transsexual-for-role-in-bbc1-drama-accused

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/01/12/sean-bean-takes-on-trans-role-for-bbc-drama/

'Bean is set to play an English teacher known as Simon who has a female identity, Tracie, in the show, which features a different story in each episode.

Tracie's search for love is reported to lead to a "terrible crime of passion".'

Sigh. Cliché much?