Despite the fact that 'Footloose' is yet to have any actors attached to the leading roles, the remake project does have a release date set for summer 2010.
- May 13, 2009
AceShowbiz - "Footloose", the remake of the 1984 dancing movie starring Kevin Bacon, has got its U.S. release date. Contrary to the original movie which was released in winter 1984, Exhibitor Relations broke the news that this re-imagining of the hit musical movie will be hitting the big screen in summer.
On Tuesday, May 12, the box-office tracking firm wrote that Paramount Pictures eyes to release it in U.S. theaters on June 18, 2010. The summer date placed "Footloose" to be in competition with Disney/Pixar's long-awaited "Toy Story 3". The release date announcement came in even before any actors are attached to this Kenny Ortega-directed project.
Initially, "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" heartthrob Zac Efron was set to star as leading man Ren. But, he dropped out a couple months back in his effort to break away from typecasting. Soon after Efron's exit, "Gossip Girl" star Chace Crawford was linked to the role, but there is yet confirmation on the matter.
Beside those two actors, Derek Hough of "Dancing with the Stars" has been reported to be in talks for a role. His sister Julianne Hough is also said to be a leading candidate, while "Heroes" starlet Hayden Panettiere is claimed to have auditioned for the role of Ariel Moore. None of the speculations have been confirmed though.
A remake to the 1984 film of the same name, "Footloose", has been set to be directed by Kenny Ortega, the helmer of Disney's "High School Musical" series. It is expected to start its principal photography in Atlanta sometime this spring with a budget over $20 million. Words are, this movie will feature new songs that will complement some of the memorable original tunes from the first film.
