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Zac Efron drops out of 'Footloose' remake

Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2009
by Associated Press and Cineplex Entertainment Staff

Zac Efron in 17 Again

Zac Efron in "17 Again" (Courtesy of New Line)

Zac Efron has dropped out of his role in a remake of Footloose.

Paramount Pictures says the High School Musical heartthrob is no longer attached to the upcoming film. The studio did not give a reason in its Tuesday statement, but said it remains committed to director Kenny Ortega and producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

Zac Efron

Efron soared to stardom in the High School Musical franchise as music-loving jock Troy. The 21-year-old actor sang and danced in the 2007 movie musical Hairspray, and was primed to bust some moves in the update of the 1984 classic Footloose.

Efron stars as a middle-aged guy who wakes up as his teenaged self in 17 Again slated for release April 17.

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