2012年11月28日星期三

Dallas resumes filming without J.R. Ewing at Southfork Ranch... as it is revealed Larry Hagman's ashes will be scattered there


The cast of Dallas have been mourning the loss of their co-star Larry Hagman since his death on November 23, aged 81.
But the TV show had to go on even without beloved J.R. Ewing.
On Wednesday the cast and crew resumed production – after taking a break as a mark of respect for the late star.
The show must go on: Filming for Dallas resumed at Southfork Ranch on Wednesday following the death of Larry Hagman aged 81
The show must go on: Filming for Dallas resumed at Southfork Ranch on Wednesday following the death of Larry Hagman aged 81
Commemoration: It comes as it has been revealed that the late actor's ashes will be scattered at the Dallas mansion
Commemoration: It comes as it has been revealed that the late actor's ashes will be scattered at the Dallas mansion
Fans flocked to Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas, following Hagman’s death from complications with cancer, to lay flowers and pay their respects.
The second season of the Dallas reboot is underway and producers have revealed the iconic character of J.R. will be written out of the show.
Trailers for the cast members were set up at Southfork – where it has been announced that Hagman’s ashes will be scattered – and it seems the action is well and truly underway again.
Farewell J.R.: Hagman's iconic character of J.R. Ewing is being written out of the reboot
Farewell J.R.: Hagman's iconic character of J.R. Ewing is being written out of the reboot
Back to work: Trailers were set up for the cast, who took a break from filming as a mark of respect for the late actor
Back to work: Trailers were set up for the cast, who took a break from filming as a mark of respect for the late actor
Tribute: The day before recommencing shooting the cast and crew got together to share stories about Hagman
Tribute: The day before recommencing shooting the cast and crew got together to share stories about Hagman
Police were spotted closing off the road in front of the ranch to film a car chase scene.
Two cars were seen racing up the driveway to the Dallas mansion from the famous gates where fans have been leaving Texas yellow roses in tribute.
On Tuesday Larry's long-term manager and close friend Gene Yusem confirmed there were plans to commemorate the actor by scattering his ashes there.
All go: Police closed off the road in front of the ranch ahead of filming for a car chase scene
All go: Police closed off the road in front of the ranch ahead of filming for a car chase scene
'My favorite': Hagman's co-star and best friend Linda Gray shared what she said was her favourite picture of the late actor, taken two weeks ago, on her Twitter page
'My favorite': Hagman's co-star and best friend Linda Gray shared what she said was her favourite picture of the late actor, taken two weeks ago, on her Twitter page
'Bittersweet': Gray also shared this touching picture of herself and Hagman holding hands at the Dallas studios
'Bittersweet': Gray also shared this touching picture of herself and Hagman holding hands at the Dallas studios
He told MailOnline: 'It sounds like it will happen and I wouldn't be surprised if it does. Larry had such a great sense of humour, he would have loved it.'
The gang gathered together on Tuesday to commemorate Hagman and his co-star and best friend Linda Gray, who was at his hospital bedside when he died, informed fans on Twitter.
The 72-year-old wrote: 'We had a beautiful gathering this morning on the Dallas set where cast and crew shared stories about Larry Hagman.'
Best of friends: Both Patrick Duffy (L) and Gray were by Hagman's bedside when he died from complications with cancer
Best of friends: Both Patrick Duffy (L) and Gray were by Hagman's bedside when he died from complications with cancer
Reboot: The revamped show is currently in the middle of shooting its second season
Reboot: The revamped show is currently in the middle of shooting its second season
Iconic character: Hagman portrayed J.R. throughout the original series from 1978-1991, before reprising his role earlier this year
Iconic character: Hagman portrayed J.R. throughout the original series from 1978-1991, before reprising his role earlier this year
She also shared what she described as a ‘bittersweet’ snap of her and Hagman, walking side by side with their hands sweetly interlocked on her shoulder.
Gray, who played Hagman’s on-screen wife Sue Ellen Ewing, called it ‘a bittersweet photo of Larry and I walking down the hall at the Studio. Such lovely memories.’
In addition she posted her ‘favourite pic’ of Hagman, in character as J.R. while looking into a mirror, which Gray said was taken two weeks ago.
There is also due to be a private memorial for the actor, according to Hagman's personal manager John Castonia, which it is believed will take place this weekend.
Floral tribute: Fans have been flocking to Southfork Ranch to lay flowers as a tribute to the star, in particular favouring the yellow Texas rose
Floral tribute: Fans have been flocking to Southfork Ranch to lay flowers as a tribute to the star, in particular favouring the yellow Texas rose
Fitting: Hagman's long-term manager and close friend has said with his great sense of humour he would have loved the idea of having his ashes scattered at the mansion
Fitting: Hagman's long-term manager and close friend has said with his great sense of humour he would have loved the idea of having his ashes scattered at the mansion


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