Why wasnt Kevin Bacon in Footloose?

Why wasnt Kevin Bacon in Footloose?

Kevin Bacon says he rejected a role in the 2011 remake of his movie classic Footloose because the role he was offered was “lousy”.

Does Kevin Bacon appear in the new Footloose?

Kevin Bacon revealed why he turned down a role in Craig Brewer’s “Footloose” remake while speaking at Paley Center for Media’s ‘Follow This’ event Tuesday. “It was a lousy part!” he told the crowd. “I was [Ren’s] father, which I don’t mind, but he was just a miserable prick.

Was anyone from the original Footloose in the remake?

For all the nostalgia geeks out there, here’s a look at Footloose then and now. The Actors: The original film starred Bacon as Ren McCormack and Lori Singer (who jumpstarted her short career with the film) as Ariel. The remake sees relative acting newbies (but dancing veterans) Kenny Wormald and DWTS’s Julianne Hough.

How old was Julianne Hough in Footloose?

Hough is 23 and plays an 18-year-old as if she were in her early 30s, bringing in notes of gravity, weariness, despairing recklessness and even self-disgust.

Did Kevin Bacon do his own dancing in Footloose?

Speaking of that famous warehouse scene, you might be surprised to learn that Kevin Bacon didn’t do all of his own dancing. As the actor admitted during a 2013 interview with Howard Stern, he had a dance double, though he did do some of his own dancing.

Was there a footloose 2?

Amazon.com: Footloose 2 Movie Collection : Kevin Bacon: Movies & TV.

What year was Footloose with Kevin Bacon?

July 19, 1984 (Netherlands)
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Why is Footloose a 15?

The BBFC examiners noted scenes of violence, sex references and drug use in the reports published here, and recommended that Footloose required a 15 certificate. UIP was adamant it wanted a PG and so the BBFC provided a list of six cuts which would make the film suitable for PG.

How old was Kevin Bacon in Footloose?

Kevin Bacon says that he did the majority of the dancing in the film, except for the lively warehouse scene. “I was furious,” Bacon, 53, tells People. “It’s like a starting pitcher getting taken out of a game – no one wants to be told they can’t get the guy out.”

Are Julianne Hough and Kenny Wormald friends?

There’s no denying that Julianne Hough and her Footloose costar Kenny Wormald have chemistry. But the dancing duo are nothing more than friends. Hough, 23, who has been in a relationship with Ryan Seacrest since last year, has gushed about her beau on numerous occasions.

Was Kevin Bacon a dancer before Footloose?

As the actor admitted during a 2013 interview with Howard Stern, he had a dance double, though he did do some of his own dancing. Because of the film, Kevin said that he has now developed the habit of tipping wedding DJs to not play the song “Footloose” during the reception. Reason being?

In protest, actor Kevin Bacon impressively reprised his epic final dance scene from Footloose, the 1984 film that shot him to stardom. Later in the show, Kevin talked about how he learned to dance and how much dancing her really did.

Who danced for Kevin Bacon in Footloose?

The 53-year-old has admitted he was ‘furious’ that he had to have a double in the hit 80s film where he played rebellious teenager, Ren McCormack. ‘Furious’: Kevin Bacon, pictured here at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007, has revealed that he was angry with himself for using a dance double in Footloose.

What is Footloose the musical All About?

WHAT IS FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL ABOUT? Based on the 1984 screen sensation starring Kevin Bacon, Footloose: The Musical tells the story of city boy Ren, who has to move to a rural backwater in America where dancing is banned. All hell breaks out as Ren breaks loose and soon has the whole town up on its feet.