The Hollywood star is hotly tipped for roles in the big screen adaptation of the hit '80s US soap opera - which ran from 1978 to 1987.
According to reports, Catherine Zeta Jones is expected to land the role of glamorous Pam Ewing, originally played by the stunning Victoria Principal, in the movie.
Pitt, whose estranged wife Jennifer Aniston filed for divorce at the weekend, is rumoured to be wanted for the role of Pam's husband Bobby Ewing. The handsome actor, who has previously starred with the Welsh actress in 'Ocean's Twelve', actually appeared in three episodes of the series in 1987 playing Randy, the boyfriend of the daughter of Jenna Wade, played by Priscilla Presley.
Screenwriter Robert Harling admits he is thrilled the two stars are being considered for roles and is excited at the challenge of making the classic show into a film. He said: "We want to make a big all-star, flashy, go-for-it version of the TV series. It is reinventing the Ewing family as if they exist in 2006."
Other big-name stars lined for roles in the movie include veteran actor Burt Reynolds, who is wanted to play oil magnate J.R Ewing and Melanie Griffith who could play J.R's alcoholic wife Sue Ellen.
ACTRESS Catherine Zeta-Jones has laughed off speculation she will star in the remake of Dallas. The Oscar-winner was tipped to play Pamela Ewing in the big screen version of the popular soap, spokeswoman said: 'There have been no but her discussions regarding this.'
Casting on the film version of the classic TV series "Dallas" is hotting up with all sorts of names and stars vying for the key roles, though no casting decisions will be final until Sacha Gervasi delivers a rewrite of the Robert Harling script reports Variety.
JR Ewing - John Travolta is the lead choice, Kevin Costner wants to see the rewrite, Tommy Lee Jones' name has surfaced and even Mel Gibson is possible.
Sue Ellen - Catherine Zeta-Jones is the lead choice, Demi Moore and Jennifer Lopez are also contemplating.
Bobby Ewing - Matthew McConaughey and Owen Wilson are being courted.
Miss Ellie - Jane Fonda is being considered.
Pamela - Drew Barrymore and Reese Witherspoon are being eyed.
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Casting on the film version of the classic TV series "Dallas" is hotting up with all sorts of names and stars vying for the key roles, though no casting decisions will be final until Sacha Gervasi delivers a rewrite of the Robert Harling script reports Variety.
JR Ewing - John Travolta is the lead choice, Kevin Costner wants to see the rewrite, Tommy Lee Jones' name has surfaced and even Mel Gibson is possible.
Sue Ellen - Catherine Zeta-Jones is the lead choice, Demi Moore and Jennifer Lopez are also contemplating.
Bobby Ewing - Matthew McConaughey and Owen Wilson are being courted.
Miss Ellie - Jane Fonda is being considered.
Pamela - Drew Barrymore and Reese Witherspoon are being eyed.
- Dark Horizon
Ah hell no! Travolta does not have the er um "spirit" to play J.R. He has that wimpy voice too.
Drew is not pretty enough to play Pam, but Reese would bring all the spirit that Pam had when the series started.
Miss Ellie, that is a tough one. Jane Fonda is too young, and not sweet enough for the role. Miss Ellie was just so unique.
Sue Ellen, hmm who would be perfect to play this overly amorous housewife. Why not Madonna?
