Comments on: Exclusive Zac Efron: Why I said no to ‘Footloose’

By: alley

alley — Tue, 26 May 2009 07:33:31 +0000

I respect what Zach has done. I understand not wanting to be type cast. Christopher Atkins, a huge heart throb at the time, was picked to be in the original and screwed up (he was stoned at a meeting with directors)which is completely different than what happened with Zach Efron. However, Kevin Bacon got the role and where is Chris Atkins now. I do hope Zach made the right decision. Best of luck to Zach and Chace!

By: G

Wed, 20 May 2009 08:43:34 +0000

I respect his desire to be taken more seriously. If Leonardo DiCaprio is his idol, then he does need to do a breakout role in a different genre. Musicals are fun, and you need lots of talent, but they are not the same waulity of acting that a heavier drama would need. He wants more experience and a platform to show his acting chops and that is honorable. He already has plenty of money from the HSM franchise, so it’s now about crafting himself into the kind of artist he wants to be. In interviews, he seems really intelligent and down to earth, and completely likable. On SNL, I heard he memorized all his lines, didn’t need cue cards much, and had a sense of humor about himself. Garnered soem big points from me! All the best to him!

By: lindsay27sw

lindsay27sw — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:39:16 +0000

as an actor myself, I think Zac Efron made a very wise decision. If he wants to be considered a serious actor than he has to go for roles that are unique and challenging. He doesn’t want to be remembered as a teen heartthrob who only did musicals….I say good for him!

By: janine

janine — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:44:23 +0000

I think Zac made a smart move not doing Footloose. He’d be washed up before he knows it because remakes of such popular films is dangerous grounds. Directors will see him as a dance act rather then the talented actor he is.

By: lizzy

lizzy — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:01:26 +0000

Too bad. But two hotties could step right in. Mitch Hewer from “Skins” would take America by storm. Or Neil Haskell from “So You Think You Can Dance” two years ago. He was hot. He can dance. And he has presence. So does Hewer.

By: peace

peace — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:15:55 +0000

He could have done footloose and this new movie. He could have somehow worked in both movies since this new movie starts pre-production in June or JUly and footloose was going to start pre-producttion in the fall I believe around December. Bad move Zac.

By: paige

paige — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:20:22 +0000

he’s doing the smart thing even though its a big risk leaving his comfort zone. but- remaking BIG isnt a great choice either…

By: dave

dave — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:00:18 +0000

Fred Astaire didn’t become a legend by “Shaking Things UP.” It was by doing what he was good at. If really wants to become a legend he should stick to musicals. He could easily do Footloose, and Fame remake, and he could star in SPRING AWAKENING movie. THAT would be a challenging role both vocally and acting-wise. Then he could start trying to get real roles. Dumb! His agent gave him some bad advice here.

By: alexandra

alexandra — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:24:26 +0000

i agree with the other posters talking about how footloose shouldn’t be remade in the first place. i’m sorry, but can’t hollywood writers/studios come up with any original ideas these days? as for footloose, kevin bacon did it first and he did it best. and while you’re at it, leave karate kid, weird science, goonies, E.T., breakfast club and about a million others alone. they don’t need to be remade – they are ’80s classics. let them *stay* ’80s classics. stop trying to remake my childhood faves, already!

By: anoop

anoop — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:13:21 +0000

“Teenage Heartthrob Zac.” Whaaaaat? He’s in his 20s. Good decision, 17 Again but not Footlose. You are going down baby, lol!