Zac Efron Bows Out of Footloose Remake! — Page 2

If you think there cancel this project because hes not involved your crazy

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Thanks, Phyllis. That made me choke on my peppermint.

I don't know how I feel about this, I was looking forward to it.

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I'm with Phyllis and Schmerg. I thought this was a really good vehicle for him, and though he's no DiCaprio, I think he's got a little potential there. He's the most talented in the High School Musicals (in my non-target-market opinion at least...and I know that isn't saying a lot, but work with me here), and I also think dancing is his strong suit as evidenced by that "Boys Are Back" number in HSM3. I loathe Footloose with every fiber of my being, but I think he could have pulled it off. If they get a Jonas, THEN I'll be pissed. As for Efron, I don't get the hatred either. He's harmless and seems like a nice enough kid who's trying his best.

People really need to give the guy a break.

Yes, he was in High School Musical - he had to start somewhere...so why not in a billion dollar movie franchise?

He did Hairspray, yes another musical but a lot more credible and he did a pretty great job in that role.

17 Again was a predictable step - another teen heart throb in high school, but Me & Orson Welles was an interesting choice...and now Footloose is out of the way, and I think we can assume Hairspray and HSM sequels are too...this leaves him with a good chance to break out of the mould we've given him and mayb surprise us?

Well Curtain, the blonde kid from HSM was in Milk, so I guess we'll see how that works out for him...

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I think Efron could've easily handled the acting depth required for Footloose.

This project will probably dry up now. Efron, by himself, hasn't really been tested as a box office draw on his own- we'll see how 17 Again does- and there isn't another well-known enough star in his age bracket that could suitably pull it off. It's not like Footloose was a big enough hit on Broadway to warrant anything further or to signal a chance for a big fat hit for producers.

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On a side note:

Zac went to my High School and my old drama teacher loves saying, "The last time Zac Effron was actually IN a high school musical, I directed him."

It made me laugh.

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Schmerg-- you are correct. When Efron was 10 or 12 he played a severly autistic boy. (Lifetime movie?) Don't know the name of it. He was pretty good in it.

I don't think he's all that terrible, either. A favorite? Not in a million years. And I don't think changing your mind about one movie is going to ruin his career. Nor do I think "greed" has anything to do with it. GADS of actors do. He had an "out" in his contract and decided on a different career path.

And I took a double take when seeing Lucas Gabreel in MILK. I guess THAT ends HIS career with the Disney franchise, eh? Good for him as well. I remember seeing some interview that talked about what a serious actor/person he actually is. (And before anyone jumps on me for knowing that, I've seen all 3 HSMs multiple times because I have young kids!)

I rather hated the idea of the remake anyway. The original is one of my biggest guilty pleasures.

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It seems like Zac backs out of a lot of projects. He was going to maybe step into Joseph in the London production...didn't happen. He made noises about taking over from Daniel Radcliffe in Equus to keep that play running...didn't happen. Now he's out of this movie project I wasn't even aware of. Does he actually have better offers or does he get cold feet? Nothing against the guy. I'd like to see him try something challenging and prove himself.

Did anyone else see Jimmy Kimmel's suggestion for Efron's replacement? Apple co-founder Steve Wozniack. It was pretty funny

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