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Normal is a 2003 HBO television drama written and directed by Jane Anderson, adapted from her play Looking for Normal. The film stars Tom Wilkinson as Irwin Applewood, a middle-aged Midwestern factory worker who, after 25 years of marriage, announces his intention to begin gender transition, and Jessica Lange as his wife Irma, who must navigate the emotional and practical upheaval. It premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival before airing on HBO. Wilkinson and Lange both received critical acclaim and award nominations for their performances in this early mainstream depiction of a long-married spouse coming out as transgender.

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What does Roy Applewood tell his wife in Normal?

After 25 years of marriage, Roy tells Irma that Roy wants to begin a gender transition and undergo surgery. The announcement drives the film's family conflict and forces both characters to reconsider what they mean by normal. [Television Academy](https://www.televisionacademy.com/shows/normal)

Who plays Roy and Irma in the 2003 HBO film Normal?

Tom Wilkinson plays Roy Applewood and Jessica Lange plays his wife, Irma. The film was made for HBO and received six Emmy nominations in 2003. [Television Academy](https://www.televisionacademy.com/shows/normal)

Is Normal based on the play Looking for Normal?

Yes. Jane Anderson wrote and directed the HBO film after adapting her own play, Looking for Normal. [Google Play film listing](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Normal?hl=en_US&id=D00EDFCAB05B7336MV)

Was Normal released as a theatrical movie or an HBO television film?

Normal is a 2003 HBO Films television drama rather than a conventional theatrical release. It was also selected for the 2003 Sundance Film Festival, which helped bring the story to a wider audience. [Google Play film listing](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Normal?hl=en_US&id=D00EDFCAB05B7336MV)

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