Kyra Sedgwick: Chace Crawford 'Has Big Shoes To Fill' For 'Footloose' Reboot

Access Hollywood - June 3, 2009 5:42 AM PDT
Story photo: Kyra Sedgwick: Chace Crawford 'Has Big Shoes To Fill' For 'Footloose' RebootKevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, Chace Crawford Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- First Chace Crawford had to convince the producers of the "Footloose" reboot that he was the right guy for the role after Zac Efron left, but he probably wasn't counting on having to impress the wife of Kevin Bacon.

Despite taking over the role that Kevin made famous in the 1984 version, Kyra Sedgwick told People she's excited for the young star's take on the iconic character.

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"It's that Chace Crawford guy, right?" Kyra told People. "We're thrilled! Sosie is a big fan. We met him at the White House Correspondent's Dinner. Kevin and he had a chat. He's very sweet."

But Kyra appears to be partial to her husband's take on the role of Ren McCormack.

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Adding, "He has big shoes to fill!"

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20282787,00.html

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  • eliza
    no one is trying to take Kevinplace! n Chace is capable of doing a WONDERFUL job. they're going this so younger people can enjoy Footloose just like older people have So have faith in Chace plus haven't u seen him act???? He's a great actor and will do a great job on this film
    report abuseposted June 21, 2009 1:47 PM PDT
  • eliza
    no one is trying to take Kevinplace! n Chace is capable of doing a WONDERFUL job. they're going this so younger people can enjoy Footloose just like older people have So have faith in Chace plus haven't u seen him act???? He's a great actor and will do a great job on this film
    report abuseposted June 21, 2009 1:47 PM PDT
  • eliza
    no one is trying to take Kevinplace! n Chace is capable of doing a WONDERFUL job. they're going this so younger people can enjoy Footloose just like older people have So have faith in Chace plus haven't u seen him act???? He's a great actor and will do a great job on this film
    report abuseposted June 21, 2009 1:47 PM PDT
  • bbbb
    I love Kevin Bacon, and I love Kyra Sedgewick and I love that they have been married so long. But oh my, Kevin has not been aging well.
    report abuseposted June 3, 2009 7:22 AM PDT
  • The Irish
    Very few movies can be remade and this isn't one of them. Plus, why do it? You don't see them remaking Casablanca, Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind. Yes, Footloose may not be in that caliber, but it shouldn't be touched.
    report abuseposted June 3, 2009 7:17 AM PDT
  • Ashley
    This remake is STUPID!!! Why not just leave a great movie alone? They're gonna ruin it by trying to redo it; nobody can take Kevin Bacon's place!!!!!
    report abuseposted June 3, 2009 6:23 AM PDT
  • FranS
    NO ONE can fill Kevin Bacon's shoes doing Footloose. He was awesome and is the only "Ren".
    report abuseposted June 3, 2009 6:01 AM PDT

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