The first ‘Dallas’ hire is …
Jordana Brewster, who was most recently seen on the small screen on Chuck (as Jill Roberts) and Dark Blue (as Maria), has been cast in TNT’s upcoming Dallas remake, making her the first official hire of the new series. TVLine reports that Brewster will play Elena, “the gorgeous daughter of the ranch’s cook who is locked in a love triangle with Christopher and John.”
If you’re unfamiliar with this project, the storyline centres on feuding cousins John Ross and Christopher, the kids of brothers J.R. and Bobby Ewing.
Dallas alums Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy will reportedly reprise their roles from the original soap as Sue Ellen and Bobby, respectively, while Larry Hagman — another veteran — has verbally committed to the show.
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Hagman to appear in 'Dallas' remake
Published: Jan. 25, 2011 at 10:18 PM
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Television icon Larry Hagman says he has agreed to reprise his role of oil baron J.R. Ewing in TNT's planned new version of "Dallas."
The nighttime soap originally ran from 1978 through 1991.
"I haven't signed any contract but I gave them my commitment verbally," Hagman, 79, told TVGuide.com about his plans to appear on the new "Dallas." "I just told them I'd do it and my word's good!"
The television industry news Web site said Monday the pilot for the reboot of the series shows Hagman's character confined to a mental asylum in a near catatonic state.
"Whatever they want is OK with me," the actor said. "Oh, I'll get out and cause more trouble! That's for sure!"