Zac Efron was on board, but has now jumped ship, on the Footloose remake movie. However, Paramount will not allow anyone to, uh, cut Footloose. Their statement:
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.
No official word on why Efron refuses to kick off his Sunday shoes, but some sources are citing typecasting. I could see that. You can’t be dancing and prancing and doing big stage numbers and still expect to get the big bank roles playing superheroes. Unless you’re Hugh Jackman, of course.
A replacement hasn’t been named yet. And really, could anyone replace Zac Efron?
Biting the hand that feeds you?
Is he waiting on the remake of “Brokeback Mountain”?
I can replace him :P
I find it hilarious that he’s worried about being typecast. Aren’t these the only movies he’s done so far? Singing and dancing? Or wait, he did some dumb ass movie about a horse that even my tween cousins who worship him couldn’t stomach.
He should’ve stayed in.
I had forgotten about that little gem! Neither one of my two can stand it. Of course, they aren’t very fond of him anyway.
There are plenty of women that could replace her.
Lol Wendie, kick off his sunday shoes..
I think Danny Terrio or Adrian Zmed could use the work.
Can I just say how pleased I am that my avatar not only has its tongue sticking out, but has a freaking monocle. Mr. Peanut doesn’t have shit on me!