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Old 07-07-03, 09:34 PM
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Dallas the Movie: Who shot J.R...err...Bruce Willis..?

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Bruce Willis, Collin Farrell and Jessica Lange are rumored to have joined the cast of the film adaption of the tv series DALLAS. Willis will supposedly play oil magnate J.R. Ewing, while Farrell will play Bobby Ewing and Lange will play Sue Ellen. Larry Hagman is also reportedly lined up to do a cameo in the film. Dave Jacobs, who created the original show, is writing a script for the new film. Regency Enterprises and Twentieth Century Fox are financing.
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seriously, stop!
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David Lynch should direct.
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Colin Farrell will shoot Bruce Willis for Hart's War.
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Colin Farrell will shoot Bruce Willis for Hart's War.

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DALLAS - The Movie [soon to be in the works]

Anyone else think this is a bad idea? Well, it wouldn't be the first time a movie based on a TV show came to light - there have been some good and some bad - and if done right, who knows?

I know that Bruce Willis is going after the role of J.R. Ewing, and I think this is a mistake. I'd rather see Mel Gibson, although he's too old in my opinion.

Colin Farrell is said to be offered the role of younger brother Bobby Ewing, and that I can agree with.

Al Pacino as Jock, the patriach? No way - too short.

Who would you want in these and other roles? The film is expected to begin shooting in 2004.
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"Dallas" is my all-time favorite show, so part of me would love a big-screen film based on this show. The other part of me is afraid it will be crap though. I don't like any of those names suggested to play the Ewings. Hollywood bad boy Colin Farrell as boy scout Bobby? I don't think so. Action hero Bruce Willis as the scheming J.R.? No thanks. Willis can barely act. I wonder if he would even attempt a Texas accent. The role of J.R. fit Larry Hagman like a glove. The producers of the film need to find someone who can do that role justice, even if it's an unknown actor. Al Pacino as Jock? What is this--a remake of "The Godfather"? The Ewings aren't Italian.

Do you know if the producers are going to make a serious movie with a good story, or are they going to make a tongue-in-cheek farce with big-name actors with questionable talent just to lure people to the box office? I mean that in a general sense; Pacino and Farrell are talented (so I don't mean them), but Willis and Gibson? Big stars, but neither has ever won an Academy award for his acting. Besides, Gibson is too much of a clown to be J.R.

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http://www.ultimatedallas.com/dallas...ews/david2.htm

An interview with David Jacobs, the show's creator, about the upcoming movie.
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The original rumor was that they wanted John Travolta as JR Ewing.

Personally, I think Gary Cole would make a GREAT JR Ewing.

I'd like to see someone like Anthony Hopkins (sans accent, of course) play Jock.

As for Bobby...ANYONE but Colin Ferrell! Let's at least get an actor in there...someone like Smallville's Tom Welling or Toby Maguire would be great.

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I don't know what to think about this.
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Originally posted by Spooky
I'd like to see someone like Anthony Hopkins (sans accent, of course) play Jock.
I never thought of Anthony Hopkins - he's definitely got the ability to pull it off, and not many actors can. He may be English, but that didn't stop him from playing Richard Nixon.

As for J.R. Ewing - I thought a good choice would be Mel Gibson.
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I never thought of Anthony Hopkins - he's definitely got the ability to pull it off, and not many actors can. He may be English, but that didn't stop him from playing Richard Nixon.
Now that I think of it...I think Hopkins sprang into mind because of his "Legends of the Fall" work...he was such a strong father-figure in that movie, I can see him putting JR and Bobby in their place.
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Jeremy Irons for J.R. Ewing
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How about Aiden Quinn as Bobby? Also, Sam Neill for J.R.
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Matthew McConahay as Gary Ewing - quiet and reserved, and blonde!
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And Billy Bob Thorton for Ray Krebs!

And Sarah Michelle Gellar for Lucy Ewing!

And Kansas City Chiefs Coach Dick Vermeil for Cliff Barnes! (I always thought they looked alike!)
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And, naturally, I'm sure they'll film it in Toronto...
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John Travolta (J.R.) and J.Lo (Sue Ellen) are slated to start in the film version of "Dallas" with Gurinder Chadha directing. Filming is slated to start in October.

http://jam.canoe.ca/Movies/2006/04/21/1544030.html
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I guess this explains the "Shoot J.R. in Dallas" bumper stickers I've been seeing around town.
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bad idea, there's only one JR and I don't know if these actors could pull it off
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This is the worst movie idea right after The Dukes Of Hazzard movie and besides I would much rather have a Knot's Landing movie.
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Why must every fucking classic TV show be remade into a movie.


there's only one JR and I don't know if these actors could pull it off
Maybe the strongest actor-character bond there is in television history. The greatest TV villian ever.
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And, naturally, I'm sure they'll film it in Toronto...
Actually, last I heard is that the producers are in negotiations with the state of Florida. I wish to go on record now as stating the this movie will go down as one of the worst TV show adaptaptions to the big screen in celluloid history, totally and completely falling short of the original.

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Lopez is out
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Betty Thomas takes on 'Dallas'
Travolta to still play J.R. Ewing in comedy

By MICHAEL FLEMING

Regency and 20th Century Fox are overhauling the bigscreen adaptation of TV series "Dallas," about the oil-rich Ewing clan, and this time they're drilling for laughs.
Betty Thomas, the director who mined two spoof movie hits from "The Brady Bunch," is in discussions to direct. Pam Brady, who most recently scripted "Hot Rod," is penning the script.

John Travolta remains attached to play slimy oil tycoon J.R. Ewing.

When the movie was derailed late last year, Gurinder Chadha ("Bend It Like Beckham") was directing. Luke Wilson was attached to play Bobby Ewing with Shirley MacLaine to play Miss Ellie, while producers were talking with Meg Ryan to play Sue Ellen after Jennifer Lopez dropped out.

The budget for the comic "Dallas" should be lower than the projected $65 million for the straight-faced version.

There is also hope that a comedy about the dysfunctional Ewings will appeal to a younger audience, which has become a Regency priority. Studio is eyeing a January start date.

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