User:Coin945/Footloose (film)

Footloose is a 2010 adaption of the 1984 film of the same name, reinvisioned as a musical. It is however not a screen adaption of the 1998 musical. Zac Efron was originally cast as Ren, but he pulled out in March 2009 and Julianne Hough beat out several favorites including Hayden Panettiere and Amanda Bynes for the part of Ariel. Filming begins in March 2010 and the movie is currently in pre-production, holding casting auditions.

Production
Paramount Pictures has announced plans to fast-track a musical remake of Footloose, with plans to start filming in March of 2010. Zac Efron was cast as Ren in the new movie, but he later dropped out, reportedly saying that he wanted to take a break from musicals. Kenny Ortega is announced as director, with Peter Sollett re-writing the script and Dylan Sellers, (producer of The Replacements), Craig Zadan and Neil Meron as co-producers. It will be filmed in Utah, like the original. It was announced on May 19, 2009 that Chace Crawford will be playing the lead role of Ren in the upcoming remake. Derek Hough from Dancing with the Stars was in talks to play Ren since he played the role in the musical version in London and pop recording artist Keithian has been in talks to play Ren's best friend. According to E! News, Julianne Hough, Derek's sister, also of Dancing with the Stars, has been in talks with the producers to take on the role of Ariel, formerly played by Lori Singer. It was confirmed on June 21, 2009 that Hough will be playing the role of Ariel if her schedule permits.

Synopsis
A city kid moves to a conservative town where his love of rock music disrupts the school and sends the local preacher on a mission to shut him down.

Cast

 * Chace Crawford - Ren McCormack
 * Julianne Hough - Ariel Moore