Dallas (2012)

[WyldeMan45]

The updated Dallas pilot, from Cane creator Cynthia Cidre and Warner Horizon, centers on the offspring of bitter rivals and brothers J.R. (Hagman) and Bobby Ewing (Duffy) -- J.R.'s son, John Ross (Henderson) and Bobby and Pam Ewing's adopted son, Christopher -- who clash over the future of the Ewing dynasty while the fate of Southfork itself weighs in the balance. Henderson joins Jordana Brewster, who was recently cast as Elena, the gorgeous daughter of the ranch's cook who is locked into a love triangle with Christopher and John. Michael M. Robin (The Closer) is set to direct and executive produce for the pilot.

Hagman gained worldwide fame for his portrayal of oil baron J.R. Ewing on the original soap, which ran from 1978 to 1991. Following months of negotiations over salary demands, Hagman has finally signed on for the Dallas reboot after verbally committing to the project last week. Gray and Duffy, who came on board late last year, played J.R.’s wife, Sue Ellen Ewing, and J.R.’s younger brother Bobby, respectively, in the original Dallas.

The new Dallas came close to going without a present-day J.R. With Hagman holding out for money, Cidre had written an alternative pilot script in which Hagman’s J.R. is only represented through flashbacks from the original series. Luckily, the producers didn't have to use it after an agreement with Hagman was finally reached.

[EricJ]

Plans are afoot to bring Dallas back to the television screen - with Larry Hagman, now 79, playing his original role.
And if producers get their way, we'll get a chance to see whether age has softened that wicked backstabbing JR Ewing.

I've seen Hagman on the featurettes for last year's Jeannie boxsets, and...he's softened a bit. (Unless they decide to write in that JR had a stroke--Hagman's still sharp, but delivery isn't what it used to be when pushing 80.)

I would suspect this to be fake news, but given Turner, all bets of reason and logic are off.

[CZAR]

This is sorta intriging actually especially with Kiefer & Sawyer. Got Em!!

[Jimbo976]

Boo!!!

Can't they ever think of anything original any more?

[MD-Blu]

If they bring it back, what channel would it air on, TNT?

[benzgrl]

The days of wealthy family type dramas are over it seems. Back in the day, shows like Dynasty, Falcon Crest, The Colbys, and Dallas were so addictive, and they had huge stars - Charleton Heston, Barbara Stynweck, John Forsythe, and who could forget Lynda Evans, and Joan Collins, the shows were made so glamorous back then.

I don't think shows like this would make it today. The only family type drama that I can think of that's successful in recent years is Brothers & Sisters, but totally different type of show.

[PrivatePixel]

Originally Posted by benzgrl

I don't think shows like this would make it today. The only family type drama that I can think of that's successful in recent years is Brothers & Sisters, but totally different type of show.

As enjoyable as those nighttime soap operas were (I followed every one except The Colbys), unless the network is aiming for an older demographic by capitalizing on the nostalgia factor, I'm inclined to agree. Unless Kiefer is brandishing a weapon or wailing on someone, I'm not sure there is any crossover interest from the 24 crowd.

[benzgrl]

Originally Posted by PrivatePixel

As enjoyable as those nighttime soap operas were (I followed every one except The Colbys), unless the network is aiming for an older demographic by capitalizing on the nostalgia factor, I'm inclined to agree. Unless Kiefer is brandishing a weapon or wailing on someone, I'm not sure there is any crossover interest from the 24 crowd.

Agreed!

[WyldeMan45]

Originally Posted by PrivatePixel

As enjoyable as those nighttime soap operas were (I followed every one except The Colbys), unless the network is aiming for an older demographic by capitalizing on the nostalgia factor, I'm inclined to agree. Unless Kiefer is brandishing a weapon or wailing on someone, I'm not sure there is any crossover interest from the 24 crowd.

As someone who hated every moment of 24, I welcome the idea of Kiefer never playing that type of character again. I always used to like him but Jack Bauer really ruined any love I once had for that guy.

[Alpha]

Josh sure seems popular.

[Agent Bond]

Bah, the last Dallas movie was fine enough as a finale.

[detective392]

Jordana Brewster has been cast in the Dallas reboot/revival series.

http://www.digitalspy.com/ustv/news/...ot-series.html

[Samus Aran]

Originally Posted by PrivatePixel

Unless Kiefer is brandishing a weapon or wailing on someone, I'm not sure there is any crossover interest from the 24 crowd.

"Tell me what growth hormones you fed the cattle, damnit! Tell me now or else I'll sell your stocks. Don't make me sell your stocks!"

[WyldeMan45]

Originally Posted by detective392

Jordana Brewster has been cast in the Dallas reboot/revival series.

http://www.digitalspy.com/ustv/news/...ot-series.html

With Jordana, Patrick and Larry, this is gaining some real steam!

[WyldeMan45]

Josh Henderson Saddles Up For New Dallas, Larry Hagman Now Officially On Board

TNT’s Dallas pilot now has not one but two J.R.s on board.

Josh Henderson (Desperate Housewives) has landed one of the leads in the much anticipated reboot, Deadline reports, playing the elder J.R. Ewing’s son, John Ross.

Exclusive: Jordana Brewster Joins Dallas Reboot

Henderson joins Jordana Brewster, who late last week was cast as Elena, a cook’s daughter entangled in a love triangle with John Ross and Christopher, aka Bobby and Pam Ewing’s adopted son (still to be cast).

Also confirmed for TNT’s Dallas are the original series’ Larry Hagman (as J.R.), Linda Gray (reprising her role of J.R.’s ex, Sue Ellen) and Patrick Duffy (as younger Ewing brother Bobby.

[Walts Ghost]

Now that Hagman is officially signed on with Gray and Duffy, I'll definitely check this out when it starts

[WyldeMan45]

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

Now that Hagman is officially signed on with Gray and Duffy, I'll definitely check this out when it starts

Well it looks like Christopher, Bobby and Pam Ewing’s adopted son is the only one yet to be cast, and at this rate will probably be announced this week.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

Well it looks like Christopher, Bobby and Pam Ewing’s adopted son is the only one yet to be cast, and at this rate will probably be announced this week.

Yep, I'm sure we'll here very soon. The news is coming out pretty quickly right now because I'm sure they're hoping to shoot the pilot and have it ready to go by next season. Hope this turns out well

[WyldeMan45]

Oh God damn it!! They better not cast Metcalf, he's a horrendous actor and I absolutely loathe everything he's ever done. His casting will ruin this for me.

Desperate Housewives alum Jesse Metcalfe and up-and-comer Alex Russell are the finalists to play the role of Bobby and Pam Ewing’s adopted son, Christopher, in TNT’s Dallas reboot.

The updated Dallas, from Cane creator Cynthia Cidre and Warner Horizon, centers on the offspring of bitter rivals and brothers J.R. and Bobby Ewing — J.R.’s son, John Ross (Josh Henderson) and his cousin Christopher — who clash over the future of the Ewing dynasty while the fate of Southfork itself weighs in the balance.

Also tapped for the pilot are original Dallas stars Larry Hagman as J.R., Patrick Duffy as Bobby, and Linda Gray as Sue Ellen, as well as Jordana Brewster as Elena, who is locked into a love triangle with Christopher and John.

Metcalfe currently is co-starring on NBC’s freshman drama Chase, which has been pulled off the schedule and is not expected to return next season.

[Gamma_Winstead]

Wait, this is real?