Us Poll: Who Should Be Cast in Dirty Dancing?
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Which celebrity pairing is qualified to step into Baby and Johnny's dancing shoes?
On Tuesday, Lionsgate announced plans to remake Dirty Dancing, the 1987 classic that starred Jennifer Grey (Baby) and the late Patrick Swayze (Johnny).
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Kenny Ortega, who choreographed the original movie, has been tapped to direct, and Us Weekly wants to know which Hollywood stars should play the iconic movie couple.
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Zac Efron, 23, is a natural choice given his High School Musical history. (The three films, coincidentally, were choreographed by Ortega). Emma Stone, 22, got her big break on the 2004 reality series In Search of the Partridge Family. Though she won the role of Laurie Partridge, the follow-up series never materialized and Stone has yet to find a role that highlights her singing and dancing abilities.
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Justin Timberlake, 30, is also a likely replacement for Swayze's character, given his highly successful music career. Paired with Natalie Portman, 30, who endured grueling dance rehearsals for her Oscar-winning role in Black Swan, the two could create box office magic.
Twilight heartthrob Taylor Lautner, 19, has often bragged about his dance moves -- so why not put them to the test? Paired with 22-year-old Vanessa Hudgens (who starred opposite then-boyfriend Efron in High School Musical), the actors could breathe new life into the franchise.
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Still, Ortega admits it won't be easy to find people as charismatic as Grey and Swayze. "Patrick Swayze set the bar for men dancing in the movies as Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire did before him," he said.
Tell Us: Which celebrity pairing should star in the Dirty Dancing remake?
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241They shouldn't even remake it...it's too good to ruin by remaking it
I would vote for: brother and sister Derek and Julianne Hogh to be cast as the main dance team in the 2nd remake of "Dirty Dancing". I think they're totally capable of pulling it off. They're both fine actor's and dancer's.
It will fail as all remakes do... Why can't these people think of new film ideas, WHY REMAKE? it was perfect, by remaking it will be spoilt and as for the actor suggestions! Please don't even think of any of them!!!!! Just let the original stand... it has passed the test of time. Find something new.
Ryan Gosling definitely and maybe Rachel McAdams.
I thinks they shouldn't pick a big time star. They should have someone that we know but don't every where on tv or movies. I'm sorry but no to Taylor Lautner. Hes looks way to young to be Johnny. Hope it will be GOOD
pick an older sexy guy that has been like on dancing w/ the stars like Christian de la fuente??? not some young guy
dr houseman: thomas gibson ((this would be best!!) penny: chelsea hightower lisa:zoe deschannel baby:lea michelle johnny: derek hough
it must be someone diferent not so wellknow an they must be especial differet like were yenifer grey and patric
I am not sure about the lead roles but please put Mark Ballas from DWTS in there as one of the extra dancers he's great.
Please, please consider this couple. Cam Gigandet(if he can dance) and Julianne Hough. Cam has that natural built in sexiness like Patrick with that accompanying sweetness and Julianne Hough just screams "Baby".
Hands down the person who is the BEST fit for the role and who is worthy of it should be Joey Lawrence!!!! He sure knows how to Give It To Ya in all the right dance moves, he's talent, and all this is Rolled up into one HOT ROCKIN body!!! I'd love to see him in this part!!!!!
Another theater flop in the making!!
Joey Lawrence is the Only one worthy of taking over the role PS did so well
Joey Lawrence should do it!
I would love to see Joey Lawrence in this movie !
Definitely Joey Lawrence for Johnny! He's hot, buff & can def rock the moves!!
Please if you must remake this movie, DO NOT get a baby face boy in the lead role. Johnny is a MAN! If I had to pick a couple for these roles which I really dont want to, it would be Tatum Channing and Amanda Seyfried. I would at least go to watch it then. I definitley would not bother to go and see Zac Efron or Justin Timberlake try and play Johnny.
natalie portman and anyone
No one can replace Jen and Patrick. Somethings should be left alone. The movie is a classic and rooted.
channing Tatum or jonathan Reese Meyers. Keep as much of the old cast as you can. Emma stone can be baby daughter. the actress that played 13 going on 30...Jennifer Garner is adorable.....if not leave it alone....anyone loves the reruns... It will be a bust.... money will be lost Kenny Ortega needs to rest.... does anyone recall the second dirty dancing was a busy frame not. but you'll go ahead and it won't do good at the box office. There are just some things that need to be left alone. Create something else with those stars you have in mind!!1.please rethink this.