SOAP Q: Jesse Metcalfe To Play Christopher Ewing On New DALLAS!

According to Deadline.com, former PASSIONS and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES hunk Jesse Metcalfe has landed the role of Bobby and Pam Ewing's adopted son Christopher on TNT's DALLAS, with Julie Gonzalo also landing a lead role in the pilot.

The updated DALLAS, from CANE (a Latin-style Dallas) creator Cynthia Cidre and Warner Horizon, centers on the offspring of bitter rivals and brothers J.R. and Bobby Ewing - J.R.'s son, John Ross (Josh Henderson) and his cousin Christopher (Metcalfe) - who clash over the future of the Ewing dynasty while the fate of Southfork itself weighs in the balance. Gonzalo will play Rebecca, Christopher's fiancee. Also set for the pilot are original Dallas stars Larry Hagman as J.R., Patrick Duffy as Bobby and Linda Gray as Sue Ellen, as well as Jordana Brewster as Elena, who is locked into a love triangle with Christopher and John. Michael M. Robin is directing.

Here's hoping Jesse has many scenes in the Southfork Pool!