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While Chace Crawford is making headlines this week for his under-the-radar-romance with ‘Twilight’ & ‘New Moon’ actress Ashley Greene, the actor is getting some serious dance skills under his belt for his role in the remake of ‘Footloose.’ Crawford has to work at creating a new take on the classic movie and has said the original star, Kevin Bacon, is behind his choice to change the way Ren McCormack is portrayed.

I want to do something different. No one wants to imitate. It’s gonna be one of those things,” he insisted. He also claimed that Bacon has supported his idea, saying “I’m just thrilled that he’s supporting it.” However, when asked whether the original star will appear as a cameo in the remake, Crawford refused to confirm but teased, “You never know. We’ll see.”

The actor is in New York City now filming ‘Gossip Girl’ episodes for the new season and in between is working a new set of muscles. The ‘modern adaption’ with Crawford and Julianne Hough, is due in theaters June 2010.

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Chace Crawford is eyeing the role that made Kevin Bacon famous in the 80′s: Ren McCormick of ‘Footloose.’ Now that Zac Efron has officially dropped out and is headed for a dramatic role instead of another musical, the door is wide open for someone else to step in and make it their own. E!Online’s Marc Malkin has this to say:

I just got word that the Gossip Girl star tested this weekend for the Zac Efron-ditched remake of Footloose.

“He did really well,” a source tells me.

Now Crawford could be a really good choice and certainly would be fun to watch.