With Seann William Scott and Johnny Knoxville signed on to play Bo and Luke Duke, and pop singer/reality TV star Jessica Simpson snagging the role of Daisy Duke in "The Dukes of Hazzard," there were really only two substantial roles still looking to be cast - Boss Hogg and Uncle Jesse. Variety is reporting Burt Reynolds will go 'Hogg' wild and Willie Nelson will take on the role of Uncle Jesse.

According to Variety, the movie will bring the TV series into contemporary times however the General Lee (the Duke's 1969 Dodge Charger) is expected to remain the same as in the series.

SOURCE: Variety