December 20, 2002 — Variety reports that newcomer Patrick Wilson has been cast to play Army commander William Travis in Disney's The Alamo. He joins Dennis Quaid and Billy Bob Thornton, who'll play Sam Houston and Davy Crockett, respectively.
Ethan Hawke was originally expected to fill Wilson's role before Ron Howard ankled as director and was replaced by The Rookie helmer John Lee Hancock.
