02:32 AM EDT 10/15/2009
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Kyra Sedgwick on Chace Crawford: 'He Has Big Shoes to Fill'
Originally posted 06/03/2009 06:30AM
Although Kyra Sedgwick puts in many hours on the set of The Closer, she, husband Kevin Bacon and daughter Sosie Bacon, 17, enjoy quality time together as often as possible. "I get to be home and spend the weekend with my daughter and husband – I need them!" Sedgwick told PEOPLE at a New York City event announcing Tropicana's Trop50 partnership with BlogHer, an online community for women.
But unlike most families, chatting about the movies can get very personal among the three. One recent topic of discussion? The casting of Kevin's signature role of Ren McCormack in the remake of 1984's Footloose. "It's that Chace Crawford guy, right?" says Sedgwick. "We're thrilled! Sosie is a big fan. We met him at the White House Correspondent's Dinner. Kevin and he had a chat. He's very sweet."
Ever loyal to her husband, Sedgwick adds, "He has big shoes to fill!"
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It's Official: Chace Crawford's Gettin' Footloose
Originally posted 05/19/2009 07:10PM
Gossip Girl hottie Chace Crawford will be kicking off his Sunday shoes in the remake of Footloose, stepping into the void left behind when Zac Efron dropped out.
Crawford, 23, will play Ren McCormack, the rebellious dancing high schooler who launched the career of a then 25-year-old Kevin Bacon, Paramount Pictures has announced.
In a recent PEOPLE poll, readers were into the idea, but Crawford still trailed front-runner Derek Hough as a replacement for Efron (followed by David Cook and Bow Wow).
Permalink | Filed Under: Footloose, Chace Crawford, Zac Efron
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POLL: Who Should Star in Footloose?
Originally posted 04/02/2009 05:45PM
So Zac Efron won't be singing and dancing in the halls of Beaumont High anytime soon – the former High School Musical star dropped out of the upcoming remake of 1984's Footloose. Gossip Girl heartthrob Chace Crawford reportedly auditioned for the role of Ren McCormack, which launched the career of a then 25-year-old Kevin Bacon. Who do you think has the chops to bring dancing back to Beaumont?
Chace Crawford, 23: His singing and dancing skills are as yet untested onscreen – but it's time for the Gossip Guy to rock out in a leading role.
Derek Hough, 23: The Dancing with the Stars pro has the fancy footwork and the pipes, too – he sings with fellow dancer Mark Ballas in the Ballas
Hough Band.
Bow Wow, 22: He sings, dances, and has big-screen experience (check him out
dancing on roller skates in 2005's Roll Bounce).
David Cook, 26: The American Idol winner has a winning way with a rock song. Maybe he picked up some dance tips from his onetime girlfriend, DWTS's Lacey Schwimmer?
Tell us who should be in the new Footloose:
Permalink | Filed Under: Footloose, Chace Crawford, Zac Efron
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