6 Months Ago, Star Magazine says (in Chace Crawford Replaces Zac Efron in Footloose Remake)  NY
The Gossip Girl star has two-stepped into the Footloose role The High School Musical star was attached to before he unexpectedly dropped out earlier this year. Chace will play rebellious dancing high school student Ren McCormack in the upcoming movie ...

And Sassyqarla Entertainment Blog Site says (in Chace Crawford to star in Footloose remake)  Philippines
Hollywood - It's official, Chace Crawford will play the role of Ren McCormack in the much anticipated remake of Footloose, People.com reports. The "Gossip Girl" star auditioned for the said role when Zac Efron turned down the offer, and Chace is now ...

8 Months Ago, Gloucestershire Echo says (in GG's Chace wants Footloose part?)  UK
Chace Crawford could soon be stepping into Zac Efron's shoes in the remake of Footloose. The Gossip Girl star has screen tested for Kevin Bacon's part in the reworking of the classic film, a project High School Musical protege Zac Efron recently ...