Footloose Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Ren MacCormack (played by newcomer Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers af...ter a night out and Bomont’s local councilmen and the beloved Reverend Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid) responded by implementing ordinances that prohibit loud music and dancing. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizing the town and falling in love with the minister’s troubled daughter Ariel (Julianne Hough) in the process.

Comedy Musical Romance Teen Remake

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Footloose.

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  Julianne Hough

  ... Ariel Moore

  The Bride!, Rock of Ages

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  Dennis Quaid

  ... Rev. Shaw Moore

  The Substance, Reagan

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  Kenny Wormald

  ... Ren McCormack

  Love & Mercy, Center Stage: Turn It Up

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  Miles Teller

  ... Willard Hewitt

  The Gorge, Michael

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  Andie MacDowell

  ... Vi Moore

  Red Right Hand, Goodrich

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  Anessa Ramsey

  ... Caroline

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Crew Behind the Film

The Footloose behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Craig Brewer last directed Coming 2 America and Dolemite Is My Name.

Director

Craig Brewer

Screenwriters

Peter Sollett
Jon Hartmere
Craig Brewer

Producers

Eben Davidson
Neil Meron
Dylan Sellers
Brad Weston
Craig Zadan

Production Details

What we know about the Footloose movie production.

Key Facts

• Zac Efron was originally cast as Ren, but he pulled out in March 2009. Chace Crawford was set as the lead, but left the project due to scheduling conflicts with his TV show, "Gossip Girl".

Production Updates for Footloose

Oct 2011

Completed

Changed Footloose movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Aug 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production to begin shortly

Jun 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jun 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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