Gurinder Chadha to direct Jennifer Lopez and John Travolta 08th May 2006
17.15 IST
British-Asian filmmaker Gurinder Chadha is all set to direct the movie version of the super hit American serial 'Dallas'.
The movie, to be distributed by 20th Century Fox, will star Jennifer Lopez and John Travolta in the key roles. Others in the cast include Luke Wilson and Shirley MacLaine.
‘Dallas’, the longest running American serial (1978 to 1980), told the story of the prosperous Texan oil family, the Ewings, led by patriarch Jack Ewing and his long-suffering wife Sue Ellen. The story brings forth the dysfunctional relationships within the Ewing family and the shady business deals.
Reports have it that John Travolta will play the scheming J.R. Ewing, while Jennifer Lopez will play the part of Sue Ellen. Luke Wilson will play Bobby Ewing and Shirley MacLaine is down for the part of Miss Ellie Ewing.
The movie’s script has been done by Robert Harling.
The movie’s production is likely to commence in October this year. Chadha will soon visit the US to meet the star cast and the film unit.
‘Dallas’ is set for 2007 release.
Before ‘Dallas’, Chadha will direct the movie version of another hit TV series ‘ I Dream of Jeannie’.
Gurinder Chadha to direct Jennifer Lopez and John Travolta
