What actor will play the Kevin Bacon role in the remake of the movie “Footloose”?”
Zac Efron has pulled out of the starring role in Paramount’s remake of the 1984 movie musical Footloose. Paramount issued the following statement, insisting that plans for the project are still full steam ahead, with or without Efron: “Footloose is a project we’ve longed to see re-booted for a new generation. While Zac is no longer attached, we remain excited and committed to the collective brain trust of Kenny Ortega, Neil Meron and Craig Zaden, who will reinvigorate the franchise. Their fresh take on the film will undoubtedly be filled with the same kind of breakout performances that we’ve come to expect from them.” However, there are rumblings that unless the filmmakers — which include Efron’s High School Musical director, Ortega — can come up with an equally magnetic and bankable song-and-dance dude, the project may be put on hold.
Crawford set to star in Footloose remake It has been confirmed that ‘Gossip Girl’ actor Chace Crawford is set to star in the lead role of the remake of ‘Footloose’. Paramount Pictures has confirmed that he steps into the role of Ren McCormack, a rebellious teenager dancer, which was played by Kevin Bacon in the original 1984 musical. ‘High School Musical’ star Zac Efron has been set to play the role but dropped out. Speaking to EW.com Efron said the reason he dropped out was he had concerns over type-casting as the “musical guy”. Kenny Ortega is set to direct the remake which begins shooting early next year.
