Zac Efron is Footloose

Wed, 11 July 2007 at 10:14 am

Musicals are definitely making their comeback!!

Since Zac Efron’s jump from High School Musical to Hairspray, Paramount has scooped him up for the musical remake of the 1984 film Footloose .

Per Variety, Zac, 19, will bring his musical-leading-man act as Ren McCormack, the rebellious newcomer (originally played by Kevin Bacon) in a town where dancing has been banned.

Director Kenny Ortega (High School Musical) is in negotiations to helm and choreograph.

Catch Zac in Hairspray on Friday, July 20!

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Credit: Variety; Photos: Frazer Harrison/Kevin Winter/Getty, Matt Sayles/AP
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# 1

Kyle @ 07/11/2007 at 10:20 am

Zac again?

# 2

Laisla @ 07/11/2007 at 10:22 am

Why are they ruining so many movies?Hairspray was perfect the first time around and now this!Hollyweird needs to get some new ideas instead of rehashing old ones over and over again!

# 3

hally @ 07/11/2007 at 10:24 am

WHAT, only kevin bacon is for that role, this zac kid is one of the shittest actors around.

does anyone think he would actally be good at this role hahhahhahahahahahaha

# 4

Mrs. Fugly @ 07/11/2007 at 10:24 am

Yaawwwwnnn! Show some real hotness already! Hugh Laurie for example.

# 5

Christy @ 07/11/2007 at 10:26 am

I think this kid looks a little like Clay Aiken…and has some of his qualities as well.

# 6

annie @ 07/11/2007 at 10:27 am

Who is this loser? Enough of him Jared!

# 7

ALERT ALERT @ 07/11/2007 at 10:29 am

Just because a guy is prettier than most girls does not make him gay!

# 8

TiphN @ 07/11/2007 at 10:36 am

It’s funny how he looks like a famous french actor http://www.myspace.com/beaudelon !

# 9

dukeson @ 07/11/2007 at 10:42 am

luv this couple

# 10

Andrew @ 07/11/2007 at 10:43 am

Cool .. I love musicals lol xD
Thanks, Just Jared!

# 11

[~Famous~] @ 07/11/2007 at 10:46 am

They expect this barbie doll to play a rebel?!? Lol

Thank god for Shia LaBeouf, A real young actor.

# 12

Jay @ 07/11/2007 at 10:54 am

Oh good lord.
I hate this kid.
Enough, Hollywood. Enough.

# 13

Sophia @ 07/11/2007 at 11:14 am

Well, I seem to be in the minority here that actually is glad he is getting recognised and offered all these parts. I think he’ll do a good job because he is talented, as is Shia La Boeuf, but they are two very different actors who take on different roles.
Jared thanks for the Zac and Vanessa pics, no one else seems to have many yet, keep them coming!!

# 14

jenny @ 07/11/2007 at 11:31 am

i love the look on vanessa’ face int eh first zanessa pic
good 4 zac i know vanessa has been looking at scripts well see where she’ going
we need new fresh actors

# 15

C @ 07/11/2007 at 11:42 am

I like Zac, but I think he should do something different. Not only musicals…

# 16

I'm Not Obsessed @ 07/11/2007 at 11:58 am

I think unlike most teen heartthrobs who fade away from the spotlight as they become adults, Zac has that X factor. I definitley see him being one of the future male movie stars.

# 17

Naomi @ 07/11/2007 at 12:29 pm

excuse me, but Naomi is going to go hysterical in 3,2,1: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO? WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY? HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW?

ok, over :d

now this: why the **** are they ruining good classics? what’s next? the ******* sound of music with britney and k-fed? or moulin rouge with Posh and becks? the **** is hollywood doing, leave the ******* classics alone, it’s a part of ******* film history (in the time when films were still ******* good, ’til ‘00).
and if the actors would be good, okay, but ZAC GAYFRON? again why?????????
I knew hollywood was fucked up, but THIS fucked up, unbelieveable!?

# 18

Naomi @ 07/11/2007 at 12:32 pm

oh yeah, I think hollywood sees him as the new Brad **** (excuse me for my lingo here, I can’t stand that man *looks around, realises she said something offensive ’cause 99,9% of the population in the whole wide world loves the Braddders and runs away quickly!*

# 19

raider814 @ 07/11/2007 at 12:43 pm

to the bashers…have you ever actually seen him in anything?? You’re just judging him by the way he looks…jealous!! btw-He’s NOT gay.

# 20

[~Famous~] @ 07/11/2007 at 1:00 pm

Sophia, you called him talented, but what has be done? How do you know he’s talented, he hasnt done sheit. Lol

He’s like the male Megan Fox. Lol But she’ll actually have a ‘good’ career. this poor child will do craptastic work for the rest of his career. little plastic fa@@got.

# 21

Juls @ 07/11/2007 at 2:09 pm

what the HELL? listen, i was born in 1983, and even I don’t think it’s time for a remake yet. MUCH LESS one with a pompous little a$$ like this dude.

I WANT KEVIN BACON!

# 22

Charlotte @ 07/11/2007 at 2:48 pm

No…..seriously? Re-making Footloose is ridiculous, it would be like re-making Grease. It is a classic film & I have watched it a million times & have never gotten bored of it, it does not need to be remade, it is perfect. Please don’t ruin it, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease!!!!

# 23

Carly @ 07/11/2007 at 7:34 pm

ok i like zac and all. BUT WHAT THE EF!?!?! he SO cannot replace kevin bacon! that movie was(well is) gold and they shouldnt remake it.

# 24

Carly @ 07/11/2007 at 7:34 pm

ok i like zac and all. BUT WHAT THE EF!?!?! he SO cannot replace kevin bacon! that movie was(well is) gold and they shouldnt remake it.

# 25

Jess @ 07/11/2007 at 7:46 pm

they keep this up, zac’s gonna end being type-casted and bramded as that “musical guy.” i think he should try something else.

# 26

Lisa @ 07/11/2007 at 10:02 pm

Wtf?!
You People Who Are Saying **** About Him
GET A FREAKIN LIFE!

I Remember I Use To Hate Him, But I Think He’s Okay

&

I Think It’s Great That He Is Getting All These Great Roll’s And Everything

So What If He Wear’s MakeUp And ****.

He’s a Great Actor,& a Awsome Singer.

Just Be Happy For Them

Good For You Zac Efon

# 27

Sindy @ 07/15/2007 at 4:25 pm

i lovvvvve him keep on bringing zanessa newss !!!* =D thanks jared

# 28

shanna @ 07/16/2007 at 2:28 pm

all u people that think zac efroon sucks get a life and first of all he is not gay and i think he a graet actor if he wasn’t then why is he being cast in all those roles so yah need to get over yourselfs and get a life at least he’s famous b i t c h e s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# 29

April C @ 07/17/2007 at 4:39 am

Awww..he is sooo adorable…and sweet looking guy…well..no need to say that..coz he is really SWEET

# 30

zac_efron xx @ 07/17/2007 at 3:25 pm

OMG i havent seen footloose bt if u r all gonna insult zac efron then y are u on this website checking wat movies he is doing ?
He is not gay because if he were he wouldnt be on da cover of soo many magazines n all da girls from disney channel saying he is an amazing guy. Tho i doo feel he needs to more variety of movies not jus musicals.

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