who would you cast for Matt Dillon? I like Steven Seagal (after some serious dieting). He has the quiet and imposing physical presence that James Arness had, and could wipe out a bar full of drunken cowboys easily without even needing his gun. Especially since his fighting style works best when people rush him.
shareIt would have to be an unknown actor so there can be no preconceptions about what they'll do.
shareJoe Manganiello. He's got the looks and height. Also Jason Momoa as my second choice. I'd want it to be gritty and serious with just a bit of comedy, like the original.
But knowing how Hollywood rolls, they'll make it a straight up comedy with The Rock or maybe Vince Vaughn or something. I'd definitely not watch that.
All good choices. Even The Rock would be ok .
Vaughn is tall enough but doughy and I think it would veer too much into comedy territory with him in the role. Best leave the laugh lines to whoever plays Festus.
The Rock is too saturated now. He's in everything. I'd definitely pass on that. But I'm sure tons would go to see him.
shareI can't believe this show hasn't been rebooted.
If I was running CBS, I would bring this show back ASAP.
So glad Moonves is gone.
When was the last time Network television even had a Western?
As far as The Big Three, I think Walker was the last one. More recently, AMC had Hell on Wheels, which was excellent!! I definitely wouldn't mind a movie or a reboot of Gunsmoke.
shareKung Fu cowboys! I always admired how Walker and his posse managed to keep those cowboy hats on while executing all of those fancy kicks and other martial arts moves.
shareHey don't knock it...the series is coming back.
shareI didn't know. That's good news. The theme song was goofy, but other than that I enjoyed Walker quite a bit.
shareWell I never saw it. Just remember the Late Night with Conan O'Brien bits.
https://deadline.com/2019/09/walker-texas-ranger-reboot-jared-padalecki-in-the-works-chuck-norris-1202741160/
Nobody could come close to Arness, Weaver, Blake, Stone, or Curtis.
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