Jesse Metcalfe Cast in 'Dallas' Remake as Ewing's Nephew

The young actor would join the oil tycoon's family in the remake which has been picked up by TNT.

February 12, 2011

AceShowbiz - "Desperate Housewives" hunk Jesse Metcalfe is about to join the Ewings in the "Dallas" revamp. The actor has signed up to play oil tycoon J.R. Ewing's nephew in the update of the hit 1980s soap.

He'll reportedly join Julie Gonzalo and Josh Henderson as the cast for the new show takes shape. Original "Dallas" stars Larry Hagman, Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy will revive their old roles as J.R., Sue Ellen and Bobby Ewing in the new show.

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