American soap opera Dallas is being revamp by TNT according to reports.
TNT network had ordered 10 episodes of the revamp drama series and it will be shown next summer. The original Dallas aired from 1978 to 1991 and it centered on the Ewing family. Both old and new characters are going to be seen in this remake.
Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy the original actors who played the rival brothers J.R and Bobby are said to be reprising their roles in the revamp. Sue Ellen will also be seen in the series and will be played by Linda Gray. Jordana Brewster (Fast and Furious), Jesse Metcalfe, and Brenda Strong (both from Desperate Housewives) are joining the cast.
Here is the description TNT netwrok had shared as they announced the series' pilot:
“The original Dallas aired from 1978 to 1991 and centered on the Ewing family, a cattle and oil dynasty occupying the expansive Southfork Ranch in Texas. The new version will focus on the Ewing offspring — J.R. Ewing’s son John Ross (Josh Henderson of Desperate Housewives), and Christopher, the adopted son of Bobby and Pam Ewing (Jesse Metcalfe of Desperate Housewives) — as they clash over the family dynasty’s future. Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious) stars as Elena, who is involved in a love triangle with Christopher and John Ross. Julie Gonzalo (Veronica Mars) stars as Christopher’s fiancée Rebecca. The updated Dallas will feature original series stars Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray. Hagman gained worldwide fame for his portrayal of oil baron J.R. Ewing. Gray played J.R.’s wife Sue Ellen Ewing, while Duffy portrayed J.R.’s younger brother Bobby.”
TNT network had ordered 10 episodes of the revamp drama series and it will be shown next summer. The original Dallas aired from 1978 to 1991 and it centered on the Ewing family. Both old and new characters are going to be seen in this remake.
Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy the original actors who played the rival brothers J.R and Bobby are said to be reprising their roles in the revamp. Sue Ellen will also be seen in the series and will be played by Linda Gray. Jordana Brewster (Fast and Furious), Jesse Metcalfe, and Brenda Strong (both from Desperate Housewives) are joining the cast.
Here is the description TNT netwrok had shared as they announced the series' pilot:
“The original Dallas aired from 1978 to 1991 and centered on the Ewing family, a cattle and oil dynasty occupying the expansive Southfork Ranch in Texas. The new version will focus on the Ewing offspring — J.R. Ewing’s son John Ross (Josh Henderson of Desperate Housewives), and Christopher, the adopted son of Bobby and Pam Ewing (Jesse Metcalfe of Desperate Housewives) — as they clash over the family dynasty’s future. Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious) stars as Elena, who is involved in a love triangle with Christopher and John Ross. Julie Gonzalo (Veronica Mars) stars as Christopher’s fiancée Rebecca. The updated Dallas will feature original series stars Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray. Hagman gained worldwide fame for his portrayal of oil baron J.R. Ewing. Gray played J.R.’s wife Sue Ellen Ewing, while Duffy portrayed J.R.’s younger brother Bobby.”
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