Turns out Jessica Simpson won't be building a body of acting work based on 80s tv shows after all.
TMZ has learned that Katie Cassidy, daughter of 70's heart-throb and Vegas showman David Cassidy, has beaten out Jessica Simpson and Kristin Cavallari for the coveted Lucy Ewing role in the upcoming "Dallas" movie. Cassidy will be joining John Travolta as J.R. Ewing and Jennifer Lopez as Sue Ellen in the re-make of the beloved 80s drama.
Cassidy, who appears in this week's #1 film "Click" has appeared on the canceled/resurrected television show "7th Heaven" and has been in Vancouver shooting the movie "Black Christmas"
Dallas will begin production in mid-October under director Gurinder Chadha of "Bend it Like Beckham" fame.
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If people keep dropping out of the movie...like JLo..it will surely bomb!
I am sooooo glad that nit-wit jessica Simpson will not be included in this remake! She is so old news...doesn't have the class to work with my man JT!!!!! WOOHOO!
Oh give a break #26...like JL and JS have acting talent! There just video hos!
I'm right there with ya #18...I do not usually do this but I just found this web and it's really interesting to read these people entries...some get really, really irrate! Cracks me up!
WHY are they trying to remake all of the old sitcoms and dramas now?
I mean most of the remakes lately have been BOMBS. JOHN TRAVOLTA as J.R? JENNIFER LOPEZ as Sue Ellen? Neither of those make sense for those roles? I mean seriously can anyone top Larry Hagman's portrayal of J.R? That would be like someone playing Lucille Ball in a I Love Lucy remake. Watch I bet next, the do a remake or movie version of Three's Company. Now that may be possible...
How about... Sean William Scott or Johnny Knoxville as Jack, Jessica SImpson as Chrissy, and Jessica Alba as Janet? Who knows but hey it's possible?
Jessica "I wanna be sexy" is so desperate and annoying - glad she didn't get the part!
they should've considered britney spears for the roll... uh, i mean role!
I am "thrilled," Jessica Simpson was not chosen for the role of Lucy. This girl has the "look." I do not believe the rumor that Jennifer Lopez who is portraying Sue Ellen, did not want the role to go to Jessica Simpson because she preferred to work with a less well known actress (as stated on E-News). Jessica Simpson is not a well known actress! Except for her role as Daisy Duke (bad) she has never had other acting roles.
I cannot wait to see JLo playing the druken Sue Ellen! And I'm triple thrilled the part of Lucy did not go to that no talent twit Jessica Simpson. My God she can't even act in a pizza commercial!
I thought Travolta and Lopez wanted Lindsay Lohan to play this part? Whatever happened to that?
SUPER-DISAPPOINTING?? Jennifer Lopez as Sue Ellen??? WTF??
boo, hiss!
Is there anyone else out there that thinks this is a ridiculous premise for a movie? I wouldn't spend money to RENT this schlock, let alone pay for an already over-priced ticket to this stinker! Are movie execs sucking on sugarcubes like peaceniks in the 60's did? DUHHHHHHHH.....................
I wish they would bring back Knots Landing...best night soap and one of the best all time shows on TV.
omg WTF I HATE KATIE CASSIDY!!!!! Jeezz how did that whore get the part. She is a terrible actress w/ little experience and she would have gotten no where if werent for her dads fame. She cant act and hardly anyone knows her name!!!!!!! She is soo stupid and i hope they change their minds about giving her the part and i bet she'll get no where!!!!!!!
