Zac Efron

Zac Efron is reportedly not in “Footloose” remake anymore. Just a few days before it was reported that the High School Musical star will supposedly star in the remake of Paramount’s “Footloose”. Effron’s attachment to this film was surely a proof that the Disney’s child actor was growing up. The stodio has not yet confirmed Efron’s drop out from the film. But close sources have not only confirmed the report but have also said that  it’s just part of an image revamp for Efron.

“Zac wants to be in the business a long time — doing more musicals isn’t good for him long-term”, a close source mentioned about Zac Efron. The star is still listed as  playing “Footloose” lead Ren McCormack in some websites and his publicist was not present to comment anything on the star’s departure from the film.

In the original film, which was released in 1984, Kevin Bacon played the role of  Ren McCormack. He was glad when he learned about Efron’s part in the film. “Yeah, they’re making another (version)” said Bacon and also showed his excitement about the young star re-creating his role.

Paramount Pictures were recently quoted saying, “Footloose is a project we’ve longed to see rebooted for a new generation. While Zac in no longer attached, we remain excited and committed to the collective brain trust of [HSM turned Footloose director] Kenny Ortega, Neil Meron and Craig Zadan, 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”.

Efron hasn’t yet publicly announced his departure from the film.

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