Despite the fact that Westerns are once more finding it tough to rope in audiences, CBS Films is hoping that an adaptation of long-running TV cowboy series Gunsmoke can overcome that little problem – and the likes of Brad Pitt and Ryan Reynolds are said to be up for the lead role of Marshal Matt Dillon*.
Gunsmoke (which aired as Gun Law some of the time over here) certainly has a history. It began in the early 1950s as a radio serial before transferring to TV in 1955 with James Arness taking over the role of Dillon in a half-hour version that was eventually expanded to an hour. Long considered one of the best US series of all time, it was also the longest running for many years, though the original Law & Order is about to best its season record.
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Somehow I highly doubt this is true.
Everyone uses both Brad & Angie’s name to try & get a project green lighted.
Brad did a dark, brooding, sexy, tortured soul of Jesse James in his last yrs.
Why would he want another Western & esp. homogonized like a Gunsmoke?
nah..I see IF Brad ever repeated his role, he’d do something w/his buddy Tarantino.
jmho
Well,what I am really certain about is that he do his best in any role … But I hope he gets the bests roles as always!