That's where most shows fall over - trying to replicate a previous character
Still would like to see a 2010 version though
That's where most shows fall over - trying to replicate a previous character
Still would like to see a 2010 version though
It will need good actors to play these characters as I couldn't bare to see good looking actors who stumble with their lines.
TNT is heading to Southfork to give one of TV's most famous families a facelift.
The cable network has ordered an updated version of Dallas. The pilot, from Cane creator Cynthia Cidre, will focus on the offspring of brothers and enemies JR and Bobby Ewing. The original primetime soap opera, still known for the "Who shot JR?" mystery, ran on CBS from 1978 to 1991.
US network TNT has reportedly cast actress Jordana Brewster as one of the lead roles in their upcoming reboot of Dallas.
The show will be a continuation of the popular 1980s soap, which followed the various troubles of the Ewing family over the course of 14 seasons between 1978 and 1991.
Collider have claimed that the Fast & Furious actress has been cast in the role of Elena, a character who becomes involved in a love triangle with original character J.R. Ewing's son John Ross and Bobby Ewing's adopted son Christopher.
It is believed that some of the original Dallas actors, like Larry Hagman and Linda Gray, will reprise their roles for the new series.
Full casting details for the reboot have yet to be announced, but the show is believed to begin later this year.
Josh Henderson has been cast in TNT's Dallas update, the network announced Tuesday.
The new Dallas will focus on the Ewing offspring and their power struggles with one another over the family dynasty. Henderson, who has appeared on Desperate Housewives, 90210 and CSI, will play John Ross, the son of the original J.R. Ewing played by Larry Hagman.
As previously reported, Hagman will reprise his role as the Ewing patriarch. Jordana Brewster has also been cast as Elena, who is involved in a love triangle with John Ross and Christopher, the adopted son of Bobby and Pam Ewing.
Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray, who played Bobby and Sue Ellen in the original, will also return for TNT's update.
OIL be blowed! JR Ewing is returning for a new series of Dallas - after original star Larry Hagman signed up for the show.
And he's being joined by former co-stars Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing and Linda Gray as Sue Ellen.
Veteran actor Larry, 79, was the Stetson-wearing villain of the hit Eighties soap opera about warring Texan oil barons and their troubled families.
He was the only actor to appear in all 357 episodes and was at the centre of the show's most famous cliffhanger - Who Shot JR? - which saw 360 MILLION viewers worldwide tune in.
As long-suffering alcoholic Sue Ellen, Linda, now 70, endured an on-again/off-again marriage to JR.
But in the remake he has a new wife called Ann.
The new show will focus on the Ewing offspring - cousins John Ross and Christopher Ewing - as they clash over the future of the family dynasty.
Desperate Housewives star Josh Henderson has signed up to play John Ross.
Jordana Brewster, of The Fast And The Furious fame, will star as Elena, a character involved in a love triangle with the cousins.
A pilot has been written but US network TNT has not confirmed when production will start.
It will be the second time that Patrick, 61, has returned as JR's younger brother.
Bobby famously died at the end of series seven, but after ratings bombed, the character was miraculously brought back to life for series nine.
Scriptwriters explained it away by revealing everything that had happened in series eight had been a DREAM.
The original Dallas ran from 1978 to 1991 on CBS.
After it ended two films were released - JR Returns and War Of The Ewings - both co-produced by lifelong pals Larry and Patrick.
Viewers last saw Bobby leaving for Europe with a new love.
Furious Linda was seen landing a punch on JR after he double-dealt his way into owning Ewing Oil.
And JR was seen grinning happily after he'd stitched up his entire family.
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Jesse Metcalfe is reportedly in the running for the role of Christopher Ewing in TNT's Dallas reboot.
According to TV Line, Metcalfe and newcomer Alex Russell and in contention for the part of Bobby and Pam Ewing's adopted son.
Joshua Harris and Eric Farlow played the part of Christopher in the original CBS series.
The updated Dallas will focus on the rivalries of J.R and Bobby Ewing's children, Josh Ross and Christopher. Josh Henderson has been tipped for other lead role.
Last week, Fast & Furious star Jordana Brewster was cast as Elena, a character who becomes involved in a love triangle with John and Christopher. Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman and Linda Gray will also reprise their original roles as Bobby Ewing, J.R and Sue Ellen.
Metcalfe's most recent role was in NBC drama Chase, which was pulled from the schedules earlier this month.
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Jesse Metcalfe has officially joined the cast of TNT's forthcoming Dallas update.
The Desperate Housewives star was previously reported to be in the running for the role of Christopher Ewing, along with newcomer Alex Russell.
TV Line now reports that Metcalfe has landed the role and will appear alongside on-screen father Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing).
The actor most recently appeared in NBC's Chase, which was recently pulled from the schedules.
Veronica Mars star Julie Gonzalo will also appear in the pilot as Christopher's fiancee Rebecca. She previously starred in offbeat legal drama Eli Stone and has recently appeared on Castle, Nikita and CSI: Miami.
The new Dallas pilot, written by Cynthia Cidre, will focus on the rivalry between Christopher and his cousin John Ross (Josh Henderson).
Charlene Tilton and Steve Kanaly have signed up to appear in the pilot of TNT's Dallas reboot.
The project, which was first announced in September, is expected to focus on the rivalry between the Ewing brothers.
TV Guide says that original cast members Tilton and Kanaly have now agreed to reprise their roles as Lucy Ewing and Ray Krebbs in the pilot.
They will join Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray and JR Ewing, who have already signed up to return.
Tilton had previously admitted that she wanted a role in the show, describing the script for the pilot as "absolutely wonderful".
TNT's Dallas will also star Brenda Strong, Jesse Metcalfe, Julie Gonzalo, Josh Henderson and Jordana Brewster. Filming for the pilot is expected to begin in Texas in late April or early May.
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Brenda Strong has insisted that TNT's new Dallas pilot is not a remake of the original series.
The Desperate Housewives actress, who will play Bobby Ewing's new wife Ann, told E! Online that the project is a "continuation" of the CBS soap opera.
Strong explained: "Most people are thinking we're remaking it [but] it's a continuation, it's the new generation. It's nice because it's going to be invented in a very modern way."
Strong added that it had felt "surreal" to act alongside original Dallas stars Linda Gray and Larry Hagman in the pilot.
"I'm talking to Sue Ellen (Gray) and J.R. (Hagman) and I'm going, 'OK, pinch me. This is very strange'," she admitted.
Strong went on to say that Gray, Hagman and co-star Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing) had been "absolutely welcoming" during filming.
"They couldn't have been kinder, more humble [or] more hospitable," she claimed. "In those circumstances, you would expect that they would have the right to... have ownership, [but] they were so generous and so inclusive."
A spokesperson for TNT recently confirmed that network executives will make a final decision on the future of the Dallas pilot after viewing the completed episode.
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