Breaking News: Julianne Hough and Vanessa Hudgens To Star in GREASE: LIVE on FOX; Set for January 31, 2016

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:18pm

WOW!

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:19pm

That's great casting! Looking forward to see who else they cast in the other roles.

[Tag]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:31pm

I think it's strange to send out a press release without having a Danny cast. Seems like a miscalculated effort.

Also is Hudgens even remotely right for Rizzo?!?

[Bucky Builder]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:32pm

Weird choice for Rizzo. But I'll watch it either way so whatever.

[HenryTDobson]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:34pm

Are Julianne Hough and Vanessa Hudgens that much of a draw? I feel like they're super irrelevant these days. There's been worst casting, though.

I wonder who our men will be. Zac Efron for a HSM reunion?

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:35pm

A few comments...

1. With 2 celebrity leads like this they could fill the other roles with younger Broadway talent. Ryan Steele as one of the T-Birds? I'm in.

2. Wonder where/how this will work. Hudgens will be in NYC and Hough in LA.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:38pm

"Are Julianne Hough and Vanessa Hudgens that much of a draw?"

I think they're relativity popular and both pretty well known. I thought Grease was supposed to be this year, oh well, looking forward to this.

Updated On: 1/17/15 at 01:38 PM

[Bucky Builder]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:39pm

As talented as she is, Julianne Hough is hardly a name that will draw in people. But honestly who cares. She is going to nail this part. Besides, It's GREASE. It sells itself.

[Starship]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:41pm

LOVE IT! I was just saying last month how much I wanted to see Julianne Hough in a broadcast, now my wish has come true! As for the star quality...I DO agree that both are borderline B-list, so I think it'd help to get one more name in there (Danny). I do have a feeling that the Danny casting wasn't announced due to ongoing negotiations. I wouldn't doubt we'll get his casting announcement within the next 2-3 weeks. Updated On: 1/17/15 at 01:41 PM

[Bucky Builder]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:43pm

Paging Zac Efron...Mr.Efron, Your relevance is calling.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:43pm

Yeah, I think Danny will be a big star. As long as it's not Obnoxious Dickhead Bieber, I'll watch!

[Starship]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:48pm

This really would be a great project for Zac Efron...

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:50pm

Isn't Hough a bit long in the tooth to play a high school student?

[Bucky Builder]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 1:53pm

Nah, With the camera guys from Peter Pan, you will hardly see her.

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 2:00pm

I'm afraid that camera man has been looking for work since December.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 2:04pm

I'd be shocked if Zac Efron did this. Didn't he say after Hairspray he was taking a long break from musicals. Not to mention I don't know how appealing it would be for him to hang out with an ex-girlfriend on set from a relationship that reportedly didn't end well.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 2:05pm

Julianne Hough is probably the most insipid, boring "actress" of her generation, her "performance" in ROCK OF AGES was one of the worst I've seen in a musical. Hudgens will at least have fun with Rizzo.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 2:06pm

For those who think Hough is too old...she's 26...same as Hudgens.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 2:12pm

I know I'm the one who calls out stunt casting (and I apologize), but these are excellent choices!

[Bucky Builder]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 2:18pm

"I'm afraid that camera man has been looking for work since December."

Is Christopher Walken looking with him?

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 2:34pm

"I'd be shocked if Zac Efron did this. Didn't he say after Hairspray he was taking a long break from musicals."

By the time this happens it will have been about eight and a half years sine Hairspray was released. That seems like a long break to me (not that I necessarily think he would do this).

[decast]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 2:39pm

Casting aside, I would think Grease would almost sell itself. It's probably one of the more mainstream, popular musicals and easier sell than others.

I can't see Zac Efron doing this for a moment, his star is on the up, he's shooting film with De Niro right now, a tv broadcast of Grease probably would be his last choice of project. It's more likely to be someone from Glee or something, actually Darren Criss' name popping up wouldn't surprise me.

Updated On: 1/17/15 at 02:39 PM

[Mrtrobz]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 3:02pm

Surely those roles should be reversed. Nice casting though bigger names for the teenage audience.

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 3:04pm

Darren Criss!!! Cast him as Danny. I think the cast sounds great so far, hopefully Julianne can hit the notes.

[Bucky Builder]

Posted: 1/17/15 at 3:11pm

Squeaky clean Darren Criss as head honcho Danny Zuko? I can't see that at all. Is Jeremy Jordan too old? He has some bite to him.


Updated On: 1/17/15 at 03:11 PM