NBC Developing Gender-Swapped ‘Gatsby’ Police Procedural from Jake Coburn and Jason Tracey

NBC is developing a modern-day police procedural inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, with a key twist: some characters will be gender-swapped. The project, titled Gatsby, comes from writers and executive producers Jake Coburn and Jason Tracey, with Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, producing. The series reimagines the classic novel’s themes of wealth, obsession, and social stratification through the lens of a contemporary crime drama, though specific plot details and which characters are gender-flipped have not been disclosed. This adaptation adds to a growing list of Gatsby-inspired projects, including a Broadway musical and a planned limited series, signaling continued cultural fascination with the Jazz Age tale. For NBC, the procedural angle offers a familiar network format with a literary brand hook, potentially attracting both fans of the novel and viewers who enjoy case-of-the-week storytelling. The involvement of Coburn, known for action-heavy dramas, and Tracey, a veteran of character-driven mysteries, suggests a blend of high-stakes cases with deep character work. As streaming and linear networks compete for recognizable IP, this gender-bent Gatsby could stand out in a crowded field. Whether it captures the novel’s tragic romance or simply uses its name as a launching pad remains to be seen.