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Brian Damage · 10-13-2006, 06:46 PM

HOLLYWOOD - The entire cast of the feature film Dallas, with the exception of John Travolta, have been sacked just one month before the movie was to begin shooting.
The big-screen version of the popular 1970s TV show was set to start in November, but has now been put on hold as the film is reworked.

Travolta will still star as J.R. Ewing, but cast members including Shirley MacLaine, who was cast as Miss Ellie, and Luke Wilson, who was cast as Bobby Ewing, are out.

Meg Ryan was in talks with filmmakers to replace Jennifer Lopez--who dropped out of the film in August--in the role of J.R.'s boozy wife Sue Ellen, but negotiations have now stopped.

Director Gurinder Chadha will make a final decision on whether or not she will stay on board to direct as soon as the new cast comes together.

Chadha, who replaced director Robert Luketic in April, was reportedly not happy with the prior cast.

Filmmakers now hope to make the film for substantially less than its original $65 million budget and have been approaching less well-known actors with lower salary demands.

¤Graced¤ · 10-13-2006, 07:36 PM

Oh god, just trash the project already!

Dr. Thong · 10-13-2006, 07:42 PM

They should hire Alan Smithee to direct.

When Jennifer Lopez leaves a project because it's not good enough, you know it just has to be bad.

If this film is ever completed, it may be worth watching in a train-wreck sort of way.

Can't wait for Dynasty: The Movie with P.Diddley as Blake Carrington and Paris Hilton as Krystle.

James"Thunder"Early · 10-13-2006, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

Can't wait for Dynasty: The Movie with P.Diddley as Blake Carrington and Paris Hilton as Krystle.

I heard a rumor awhile back that there is a Dynasty movie in the works, Victoria Beckham aka, Posh Spice is the frontrunner for Alexis.

James"Thunder"Early · 10-13-2006, 07:45 PM

Hopefully now they'll get some good actors that can do the roles justice, but I'm not holding my breath.

Dr. Thong · 10-13-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by James"Thunder"Early

I heard a rumor awhile back that there is a Dynasty movie in the works, Victoria Beckham aka, Posh Spice is the frontrunner for Alexis.

Why am I not surprised??

Here's something Hollywood should try: Something new!!!!

Leave old TV shows alone - we've had enough bad remakes, "re-imaginings" and rehashes.

This is why I've only gone to the movies three times this year.

Central Perk · 10-13-2006, 10:12 PM

I don't really see the point of this movie. It doesn't seem like it'd be popular amongst audiences. It worked as a soap opera, but as a movie?

dawsongirl · 10-13-2006, 10:27 PM

And someone in Hollywood thought this was a good idea??

80sTrivia · 10-14-2006, 08:42 AM

This sounds like a film that will remain permanently in "Development Hell", as it is called in the movie industry...

Karen* · 10-15-2006, 03:36 AM

Movie remakes of TV shows are generally not good.

10-13-2006, 06:46 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Dallas' Ditches Cast HOLLYWOOD - The entire cast of the feature film Dallas, with the exception of John Travolta, have been sacked just one month before the movie was to begin shooting. The big-screen version of the popular 1970s TV show was set to start in November, but has now been put on hold as the film is reworked. Travolta will still star as J.R. Ewing, but cast members including Shirley MacLaine, who was cast as Miss Ellie, and Luke Wilson, who was cast as Bobby Ewing, are out. Meg Ryan was in talks with filmmakers to replace Jennifer Lopez--who dropped out of the film in August--in the role of J.R.'s boozy wife Sue Ellen, but negotiations have now stopped. Director Gurinder Chadha will make a final decision on whether or not she will stay on board to direct as soon as the new cast comes together. Chadha, who replaced director Robert Luketic in April, was reportedly not happy with the prior cast. Filmmakers now hope to make the film for substantially less than its original $65 million budget and have been approaching less well-known actors with lower salary demands.
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10-13-2006, 07:36 PM	#2
¤Graced¤ MBV Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 14, 2002 Location: The emerald city (Seattle) Posts: 801	Oh god, just trash the project already!

10-13-2006, 07:45 PM	#5
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	Hopefully now they'll get some good actors that can do the roles justice, but I'm not holding my breath.

10-13-2006, 10:12 PM	#7
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I don't really see the point of this movie. It doesn't seem like it'd be popular amongst audiences. It worked as a soap opera, but as a movie?

10-13-2006, 10:27 PM	#8
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,134	And someone in Hollywood thought this was a good idea??