6 Months Ago, SHUNEWS says (in Chace Crawford Kicks Off His Sunday Shoes for New Movie Role)  UK
OK, so forgive us for being excited, but is has been confirmed that Gossip Girl heartthrob Chace Crawford is set to take the lead role in the remake of hit eighties movie, Footloose. He will be playing the lead role made famous by the all dancing Kevin ...

And Film Crunch says (in Chace Crawford set to play Ren McCormack in Footloose remake) Chace Crawford has landed the lead role of Footloose, grabbing the spot that Zac Efron turned down. Paramount Pictures has confirmed that Chace, a Gossip Girl star, has signed on to play Ren McCormack (originally played by Kevin Bacon) in the ...

And Orlando Sentinel says (in Chace Crawford says "Tonattagotta cut loose--FOOTLOOSE")  FL
Chace Crawford of Gossip Girl is the new Kevin Bacon. Kick of ya Sunday shoes, Boyeeeeee. "Paramount Pictures announced today that Chace Crawford will play the lead role of Ren McCormack in the film “Footloose,” which will be produced and directed by ...

And monstersandcritics.com says (in Chace Crawford lands Footloose lead) The 'Gossip Girl' star has signed on for the lead role of Ren McCormack in the forthcoming musical remake, Paramount pictures have confirmed following weeks of speculation. Zac Efron was originally set to take on the part made famous by Kevin Bacon ...

And MyParkMag says (in Chace Crawford lands Footloose lead)  UK
The 'Gossip Girl' star has signed on for the lead role of Ren McCormack in the forthcoming musical remake, Paramount pictures have confirmed following weeks of speculation. Zac Efron was originally set to take on the part made famous by Kevin Bacon ...

And latimes.com says (in 'Gossip Girl' Chace Crawford will cut 'Footloose'! Is Miley Cyrus ...)  CA
Chace Crawford will play the lead role of Ren McCormack in the film 'Footloose,' " Paramount told Us Weekly. Will Zac Efron regret giving up the role when he hears the rumors that Miley Cyrus may be next onboard the dancing remake? ...

And Celebuzz Latest Stories says (in Chace Crawford To Star In 'Footloose')  CA
19, 2009 04:00 PM / 4 Comments Gossip Girl hottie Chace Crawford has official signed on to star in the remake of Footloose, a role which was previously filled by Zac Efron. Paramount Pictures has confirmed to Us Magazine, "Chace Crawford will play the ...

And E! Online says (in Miley May Cut Footloose; Chace Definitely Will) On the same day that Paramount finally confirmed what we've been telling you for weeks—that Chace Crawford would headline the remake of the song-and-dance extravaganza—Miley Cyrus has surfaced as the latest hot young thing being considered for the ...

8 Months Ago, Entertainment Weekly says (in 'Footloose' on hold with Zac Efron out) Recent Internet reports that Gossip Girl heartthrob Chace Crawford tested for the role last weekend were also denied by the source. Efron (pictured, left) was originally attached to project in the role made famous in 1984 by hip-swivelling bad boy ...