Chace Crawford Confirmed For 'Footloose'

Access Hollywood - May 19, 2009 3:39 PM PDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Chace Crawford is about to cut "Footloose."

The "Gossip Girl" heartthrob has been tapped to star in the remake of "Footloose," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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Crawford steps into the role originally made famous by Kevin Bacon in the 1984 film.

"High School Musical" star Zac Efron was originally in line to play the part, however, he stepped away from the project earlier this year, citing a desire to delve into "the unknown."

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Filming on "Footloose" is slated to begin in March.

"High School Musical" director Kenny Ortega is already on board to helm the film for Paramount.

"Footloose" isn't the only big screen project in the works for Crawford. He recently began shooting the crime drama "Twelve," alongside Emma Roberts, Kiefer Sutherland and 50 Cent.

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"Twelve" follows a high school dropout-turned-drug dealer whose lucrative life takes a dramatic turn when his cousin is found brutally murdered on an East Harlem playground and his best friend is arrested for the crime.

Crawford's other film credits include the 2008 horror "The Haunting of Molly Hartley" and the 2006 fright flick "The Covenant."

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  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
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    report abuseposted September 21, 2009 4:50 AM PDT
  • Courtney
    omg it is such a bad movie
    report abuseposted August 16, 2009 12:54 PM PDT
  • Courtney
    omg it is such a bad movie
    report abuseposted August 16, 2009 12:54 PM PDT
  • Jeff B
    Bad Idea!
    report abuseposted May 21, 2009 1:35 PM PDT
  • Ed
    I wish that someone would come up with an original thought for a movie. The current trend of making something that has a fan base already is disappointing. I feel that they are doing this to guarantee a financial success rather then make a good movie. It somewhat parallels my thoughts about tribute bands; "If you are good enough to do it, make it original."
    report abuseposted May 21, 2009 1:06 PM PDT
  • Missy
    why remake Footloose? It is an awesome movie don't mess it up!
    report abuseposted May 21, 2009 10:05 AM PDT
  • Cavelka Gorkenfilg
    Haven't we remade enough movies for Christ's sake? This is a little overboard. What's next, The Breakfast Club?
    report abuseposted May 21, 2009 8:50 AM PDT
  • middle finger
    why ????? there is no need to make another Footloose movie. The first one is good enough. no originality in Hollow-wood
    report abuseposted May 21, 2009 8:20 AM PDT
  • KY
    Why are they messing with a remake of Footloose? I am really shocked! The first one is a classic and will never be replaced in my heart!
    report abuseposted May 21, 2009 8:12 AM PDT
  • KY
    Why are they messing with a remake of Footloose? I am really shocked! The first one is a classic and will never be replaced in my heart!
    report abuseposted May 21, 2009 8:12 AM PDT
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