Derek Hough might take the lead in Dirty Dancing
At the top of the list for Patrick Swayze's Johnny Castle is Derek Hough, best known as one of the dancers on Dancing with the Stars. Hough is set to make his feature film acting debut with the upcoming Cobu 3D, which centers on two star-crossed dancers who find themselves at the center of a bitter rivalry between their brothers' competing underground dance clubs.
Derek Hough is actively campaigning for the part of Johnny Castle, hoping that it will push his career in the same direction as Patrick Swayze. Producers may have different ideas, though, as Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford and Glee's Matthew Morrison are also being considered.
Though, its unlikely that Matthew Morrison will get the role, as Kenny Ortega and his crew are pushing to cast that show's Lea Michele in the role of Jennifer Grey's Frances "Baby" Houseman, and having two Glee alumni may prove to be a difficult sale. Also on Dirty Dancing's Baby radar are Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus. So, it seems they are casting on both nose and dance talent at this time.
Official casting announcements are expected soon.
Dirty Dancing comes to theaters July 26th, 2013. The film is directed by Kenny Ortega.
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Lucas Souza
Lea Michelle é a atriz ideal para o papel eu pelo menos colocaria Zac Efron como Patrick mas Matew Morrison tanbem é ótimo pode ate ser Velho mas melhor ki os outros é.
5 months agoby @Lucas-SouzaFlag
ROFLitschristian
@moviefreak97 That's not what I said. Reread buddy. It's a classic like Coyote Ugly or Showgirls, terrible films but were major movies at the time being.
10 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
J. David
@ROFLitschristian Classic doesn't mean good
10 months agoby @moviefreak97Flag
Raprapandrada
what's next? they will remake the sound of music and west side story?! please hollywood, stop with these remakes. make new ones!!!
10 months agoby @raprapandradaFlag
Jamie White
Right at the top of the really, really bad ideas list and they should be ashamed of themselves for thinking of it. This is guaranteed to be straight to video where it will die a death of the totally unwanted and ignored.
10 months agoby @Jamie-WhiteFlag
alhmiss
I think remaking this movie would be as horrible an attempt as remaking footloose. Leave this oldie alone and try to make a new movie all on your own. If it is going to made the only person who even fits the part would be Lea Michelle. None of those guys have the bad boy attitude persona to take on Johnny. I say that if they are going to remake it then make Johnny Channing Tatum. He has made several dance movies and carries the attitude for the part.... Again I beg, please don't do it.
10 months agoby @alhmissFlag
RojoDiablo
@newtron yeah right!
10 months agoby @rojodiabloFlag
SWAK1774
I think that this should be an updated version and not a remake. I could see Hough playing a ballroom dance instructor who moonlights in the dance clubs. But not with Lea Michele. We need someone who can actually dance. Also, a small cameo from Jennifer Grey would be great. Give her a dance number with Hough. We already know she'll be able to do it from her time on Dancing With The Stars.
10 months agoby @swak1774Flag
Milena Buxton
I think Derek Hough will be great !I hope he gets the role as he is incredibly talented!
10 months agoby @Milena-BuxtonFlag
ROFLitschristian
@moviefreak97 It's really not that the original wasn't that great. It's because Dirty Dancing is a classic and, to my sister for example, one of the most iconic films ever. This is just a mockery.
10 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
ROFLitschristian
Like we really need Lea Michelle to make this awful remake even more sh*ttier. My head's going to explode if I see her doing this.
10 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
Salem6777
and i saw this coming... i hate Hollywood
10 months agoby @Salem6777Flag
MovieWiz001
I saw that on the news this morning and the article was titled 'HOLLYWOOD RUNNING OUT OF IDEAS?'.
10 months agoby @moviewiz001Flag
Newtron
Derek Hough is a strange looking human being
10 months agoby @newtronFlag
Cripple
F*ck this remake.
10 months agoby @crippleFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Stuuufuuus
10 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
thrashnasty190
F*ck you Hollywood.
10 months agoby @thrashnasty190Flag
J. David
Why did I give this a thumbs up? For several reasons.
1.) Kenny Ortega is the PERFECT director for the job.
2.) The original isn't all that great to begin with so I'm not complaining that it's being remade
3.) Lea Michele is EXACTLY who I would choose to take over. That girl is an exceptionally talented actress/singer/dancer.
However, I'm not too happy over any of the choices to take over Patrick Swayze. Morrison's too old and his previous relationship with Michele on Glee would make the entire thing come off as creepy and the rest aren't too great actors. I personally feel they should get Zac Efron.
10 months agoby @moviefreak97Flag
ADDICTION NON-FATAL
@mrfixit Yeah No Sh*t!
10 months agoby @addiction-non-fatalFlag
ADDICTION NON-FATAL
Remakes Remakes Remakes! F*cking Hollywood! And the only ones who will watch this garbage is the Teeny Bopper Crowd that Hollywood is catering too with all these remakes!
10 months agoby @addiction-non-fatalFlag
Mutant
no I refuse to accept this no one can replace the originals
10 months agoby @zenderFlag
MovieManiac
Back in the day, it was easier to do movies like this because there were actors in hollywood who were dancers and actor's. Nowadays, it's either you have a dancer who cannot act for his life or an actor who does like none of his own dancing in the film because he is not a trained dancer.
10 months agoby @moviemaniac66Flag
ejk1
Whatever. If Hough tries the line "Nobody puts Baby into a corner," I may piss myself laughing. Swayze had the credibility as a tough ass that could dance; Hough is a dancer that probably can't fight his way out of a paper bag.
10 months agoby @ejk1Flag
Mr. Fixit
Why the hell?? Oh come on, People!! I blame f**king GLEE for this sh*t!!
10 months agoby @mrfixitFlag