# Classic Movie Makeovers Chace Crawford Takes the Lead Role in "Footloose" Remake By Alex Covert | Published 2009-05-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footloose-remake-guess-whos-playing-the-lead References: [movies.yahoo](http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/us-magazine-chace-crawford-footloose.html) & [imdb](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1068242/) The [classic movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollneck-sweater) "Footloose" debuted in 1984 and featured acting legends such as Kevin Bacon, John Lithgow, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Chris Penn. "Footloose" is a classic tale about a rebellious teenager who moves to a small town where [dancing and rock music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-parker-posey) have been banned. Dancing teen heartthrob Zac Efron, originally cast to play the star role, turned down the opportunity. He has now been replaced by his lookalike, Chace Crawford. **Implications** - Businesses that are able to take an iconic concept or idea from the past and transform it to embody modern or contemporary characteristics will likely generate favorable results. Consumers will likely invest in those products that evoke feelings and emotions of nostalgia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modernized Classics:** There is a trend towards updating classic movies to appeal to modern audiences, creating opportunities for businesses to update classic concepts while maintaining the nostalgia factor. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Creating products or experiences that evoke feelings of nostalgia can be an effective marketing strategy. - **Recasting and Reinvention:** The trend towards recasting and modernizing classic characters provides opportunities for businesses to reinvent and revitalize old ideas. ### Where This Applies - **Film and Entertainment:** The film industry can take advantage of the trend towards modernizing and recasting classic movies to appeal to a new generation of viewers. - **Fashion and Design:** Fashion and design can incorporate nostalgia into their products to create a sense of familiarity and evoke emotions in consumers. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can use nostalgia marketing to create products that tap into consumers' emotional connections with certain foods or drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heartthrob Beef Jerky Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bury-the-beef-campaign.md) - [Cinematic Denim Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson.md) - [Revived 90s Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruithead.md) - [Wholesome Kingpin Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-super-bowl.md) - [Musical Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acidic-bonding-concentrate.md) - [Intergalactic Snacker Musicals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chazmo-the-musical.md) - [Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-90s-looks.md) - [Actor-Led Chicken Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenderfix.md) - [Thrilling Plant-Based Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-mission-snack-swap-campaign.md)