Jordana Brewster to Kick Off ‘Dallas’ Reboot

By Michael Lopez

Jordana Brewster isn’t the first name that comes to mind when discussing Texas tycoons. But that doesn't mean she can't play one. This versatile Brazilian-American actress has played an underground street racer and soap opera diva in As The World Turns, so we understand why TNT casting agents see so much potential in Jordana and lined her up to be the lead in their reboot of the classic 1980s show Dallas.

Believe it or not, the original Dallas series ran for more than 12 years and, at one time, was one of the highest-rated shows on television. Centered around Southfork Texas’ wealthy Ewing family, plots ranged from cheating husbands to car explosions to the infamous “Who Shot J.R.” cliffhanger.

This time around, the series will focus on the next generation of Ewings, with several classic characters coming back from the original series. Original stars Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray are set to return and rumor has it that the original J.R. (played by Larry Hagman) may be saddling up as well.

Jordana is the first new actress cast and Deadline is reporting that she will be a lead on the show. Her character, Elena, is the daughter of the ranch’s cook and will supposedly be caught up in a Ewing love triangle. Let’s just hope no one goes gunning for poor Elena like they did for J.R.

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