Julianne Hough is Hollywood’s new “it girl”. She’s not only starring in the upcoming ‘Rock of Ages’ opposite Tom Cruise, but she’s also starring in the remake of one of Hollywood’s most beloved films, ‘Footloose’.
Directed by Craig Brewer, Hough stars as Ariel, a small-town preacher’s rebellious daughter — a role first played by Lori Singer in 1984. Is she worried about backlash from fans of the beloved original? “We didn’t mess this up,” Hough told Moviefone. “Just go see it; there’s so many skeptical people out there that have gone to see it already and we’ve changed their minds.”
How many times have you seen the original?
Oh my gosh, probably over 50 times. Whether it’s on TV, I just kind of flip through channels and if it’s on, I’ll always watch it.
When this came along, did you go after the role or did they come to you?
I was attached when Kenny Ortega was first directing, and he came to me when I was still on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and asked, “Would you like to audition?” I was like, “Yeah! Totally.” A lot of people don’t know this, but I’ve wanted to act my whole life. That’s what brought me out here. So I auditioned and I got it and then people started dropping out and there was a moment for me when I was like, “Maybe I don’t want to do this,” because it’s not like the original — it’s a musical and I was thinking that a lot of the ‘Footloose’ fans from the original were going to be really upset. So, at first, I was a little apprehensive, but then they went a different direction. And then Craig Brewer signed on and I read his version and I was like, “Wow, okay, this is like the original and I get to show off more of the acting side and not so much the dancing.” But then I found out he wanted to do his own cast and hire them and so I was like, “Oh crap!” So I had to go and convince him that I was Ariel. I read for him, very casually, and out in Nashville and he hired me that day. I’m so glad and so glad that this version was made.
How important was staying faithful versus doing something new and original?
I think we were really lucky that Paramount was doing it, since they did the original. We had two of the originals that produced it on our set every day. And then Craig Brewer, who calls himself a “Footloose-ologist.” He saw it when he was 13 and thought this movie was literally made for him, so it holds a dear place in his heart. I kind of left that pressure to them and I just kind of felt like, I’m going to take this like how I feel this generation is going to look at this movie now and I did that. I really felt like I made Ariel my own and really tried to do some different things with her.
You got to wear the same red boots and the same prom dress as Lori Singer did in the original.
The dress was a little modified, but it was pretty similar. My favorite were the boots, though. I would wear the boots now.
What do you want to tell fans who are upset that there’s a remake and are convinced it won’t be any good?
I always watch remakes and I’m like, “Ugh, that was terrible, they totally butchered that.” But I can honestly say with pride that we did not mess this up. And it’s great. I think that you don’t see a lot of teen movies like the ’80s teen movies nowadays, with messages basically telling kids, “Fight for what you believe in.”
Have you heard from anyone in the original cast?
Not yet. None of them have seen the movie yet.
Are you anxious to hear their reactions?
Yeah. I hope that they like it and that we did them proud. But we feel like we really made our own movie with just a piece of the original.
‘Footloose’ is one of those movies that is so special, I’m really nervous about a remake. Usually remakes are NEVER a good thing. In fact – I’m not coming up with any remake that was better than the original. I’m sure they exist. I’m hoping this movie does the original justice, although I cannot imagine a ‘Footloose’ without Kevin Bacon. It’s just not right!
Pictures: Julianne Hough arriving with boyfriend Ryan Seacrest backstage at Dancing With The Stars last night.
Julianne Hough and boyfriend ‘American Idol’ host Ryan Seacrest appeared to enjoy their romantic weekend in Miami, Florida, and were snapped smooching by the poolside at their exclusive hotel, reports the UK’s Daily Mail. Hough and Seacrest were joined by the dancer’s brother Derek Hough, their mother, and a female friend.
Wearing a polka dot bikini and multi-colored top, Julianne dove in and out of the water before her boyfriend bent over the pool to plant a kiss on his girlfriend. The 22-year-old is enjoying a vacation in Florida after she and Seacrest made a joint visit to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania on Friday to officially open a new technology suite. The facility, sponsored by Seacrest’s foundation, helps young people through their medical conditions by introducing them to music and the media. Hough seemed excited by the visit, tweeting, “Having a very inspirational and emotional morning meeting kids at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia”. The dancer and actress is currently shooting the big-screen version of hit Broadway musical ‘Rock of Ages’, with British comedian Russell Brand, Hollywood star Tom Cruise and Malin Akerman.
Julianne Hough also plays the lead-role in the upcoming Paramount remake of ‘Footloose’, opposite Dennis Quaid. The movie is scheduled to hit cinemas on October 14th.
Cute couple Ryan Seacrest and his ‘Rock of Ages’ girlfriend Julianne Hough go hand-in-hand as they stroll down the streets of South Beach after a lunch at Prime Italian in Miami. This is probably a much needed break from filming Rock of Ages for Julianne and a chance to spend some quality time together now Ryan is done with the latest season of American Idol.
Kim Kardashian stopped by the Ryan Seacrest show this morning to debut her new song, “Jam (Turn it Up)”. She told Ryan “I’m very shy and I don’t want to really sing in front of people.”
But she warmed up quickly and said she was feeling great. “I’m excited (and a little nervous) for you all to hear the song and watch the video. I really hope you all like it!”
Take a listen below!
The song is TERRIBLE! I don’t even see how this would get any airtime at all – if she weren’t Kim Kardashian.
What do you think?
Intro
Turn me up, Turn me up, Turn me, Turn me, Turn me up
Yeah (x8)
Turn me up, Turn me up, Turn me, Turn me, Turn me up
Yeah (x8)
Verse 1
Im goin out tonight, its goin down
Headed straight to the front of the line, on the fly
On the floor I cant stand still
And im goin to work like im paying my bills (bills)
My whole clicks on the floor (the floor)
We gon party, then party some more (some more)
Rozay up in the air
Feeling good, feeling great, just got paid
Hook
And they playin my jam
They playin, my jam
Turn it up, Turn It Up (DJ)
Turn it up, so I can rock the night away (away)
Verse 2
Imam burn it out tonight, its goin down
By live via satellite
And all I see is angels in my eyes
Buzz got me way up in the sky
Maybach in the front (the front)
Pick out any boy that I want (I want)
DJ here I am
Feeling good, feeling great, just got paid
Bridge
Girls in the building
Fellas in the club
Boys spending money
Girls looking good
Im on the floor, living my life
Feeling so good, feeling so right
Got my hands up
Celebrate like its my birthday
5 more shots of tequila
I’m thirsty
Feeling so good, I’m feeling so great
Tonight (x4)
Outro
Turn me up, Turn me up, Turn me, Turn me Turn me up
Yeah (x8)
Killa (Killa), I run music
Jenny McCarthy is ready to find a new guy to smooch on New Year’s Eve!
She said that she’s ready to get crackin’ on a new romance, but it won’t be with anyone you’ve heard of. In a new interview with Ryan Seacrest, she said, “I can’t do any celebrities. I need normal folks. I’m officially done [with Hollywood guys]. It was on my bucket list. Maybe I can check that one off my list.”
She says that she thinks that being from Chicago makes her different from other people living in Hollywood, saying, “I don’t like the red carpet scene. I like to stay at home and watch movies. I’ll just take a nice guy.”
Of her New Year’s Eve plans? She’s definitely looking. She said, “All those single men – I hope to go to Times Square. I’m going to be looking for someone to make out with at midnight.”
TV icon, host, producer and more Ryan Seacrest and girlfriend Julianne Hough are still enjoying the sites of Paris as they do a little shopping at Christian Loubatin and then head to Claude Monet Exhibition in Paris, France on November 26th, 2010.
