Julianne Hough round the 'Footloose' Remake: 'We Didn't Mess This Up'

Julianne Hough gets a substantial moment. Furthermore to co-starring in next summer's 'Rock of Ages' and Diablo Cody's directorial debut, the first sort 'Dancing While using Stars' professional pulls round the legendary group of red-colored-colored cowboy boots for your 'Footloose' remake. Directed by Craig Maker, Hough stars as Ariel, just a little-town preacher's edgy daughter -- employment first carried out by Lori Singer in 1984. Is she worried about backlash from fans in the beloved original? "We didn't mess this up," Hough told Moviefone. "Go notice there's lots of skeptical people available that have attended notice already and that we have changed their brains.In . Moviefone sitting lower with Hough in La recently to talk about the completely new film, how a women Are going insane deeply in love with newcomer Kenny Wormald (inside the role that Kevin Sausage made famous), and the way she prepared on her behalf large dramatic scene with movie-father Dennis Quaid. The amount of occasions possibly you've seen the first? Oh my gosh gosh, probably 50 occasions. Whether it is on tv, I merely kind of switch through channels so when it's on, I'll always watch it. If the showed up, perhaps you have pursue the role or did they cross your path? I used to be attached when Kenny Ortega was pointing, which he found me once i used to be on 'Dancing While using Stars' and asked for, "Would you like to audition?" I used to be like, "Yeah! Totally." Lots of people have no clue this, however i have preferred to do something my whole existence. That's what introduced me out here. Therefore I auditioned which when i first first got it after which it people started losing out and there's one minute personally once i was like, "Maybe I'd rather not do this,In . as it is nothing beats the first -- it's a musical which i had been convinced that many the 'Footloose' fans within the original could be really upset. So, at first, I used to be somewhat apprehensive, nonetheless they went another direction. After which it Craig Maker signed on which i just read his version which i had been like, "Wow, okay, that is like the original which i recieve to show lots of acting side and fewer the dancing." However discovered he preferred to complete their very own cast and hire them well, i was like, "Oh garbage!" Therefore I required to go and convince him that we was Ariel. Someone said for him, very delicately, as well as in Nashville which he hired me tomorrow. I'm so glad and therefore glad this version is created. How important was remaining faithful versus doing something totally new and original? In my opinion i had been really lucky that Vital was carrying it out, simply because they did the first. We'd a few the originals that produced it on our set each day. After which it Craig Maker, who calls themselves a "Footloose-ologist." He first seen it when he was 13 and thought this movie was literally created for him, so that it holds a dear devote his heart. I kind of left that pressure on their behalf which i simply kind of felt like, I'm prone to take this like generate an earnings feel this generation will appreciate this movie now which used to do that. I really felt like I made Ariel my own, personal and very tried to complete some something more important along with her. You mentioned that you just haven't really done the kind of "booty-shaking" dancing you must do inside the drive-in scene. But you have done your share of booty-shaking on 'Dancing While using Stars.' Yeah, sure. (Laughs) However always appear like it's more structured booty shaking. It had been like, "Let's just make males switched on," basically, kind of booty shaking. It absolutely was fun, though. It absolutely was in the heart of the evening once we were shooting that scene. I had been consuming coffee at 3 a.m., trying to remain awake. Nevertheless it was fun, I loved it. I really like challenging myself and doing various kinds of dance. I realize you started dancing inside a youthful age, but maybe you have have people issues inside your family, where dancing or undertaking was frowned upon? Never it had not been right, however was elevated in Utah, that's very heavily Mormon and therefore once i might be wearing these sexy costumes as numerous years of age and dancing sexy, it absolutely was a little like, "OK, tone lower, Julianne." It absolutely was never, like, "Don't dance." But my family members actually was encouraging of other nutritional foods that we did. Perhaps you have have a great time utilizing the edgy side from the character? Yeah! People know me because this kind of good girl plus it was fun to take advantage someone which was some a brat. You need to placed on the identical red-colored-colored boots as well as the same promenade dress as Lori Singer did inside the original. Clothing will be a little modified, nevertheless it was pretty similar. The most popular were boots, though. I'd placed on boots now. The thing that was your chosen dance scene to film? Possibly the nation line dance scene, because, it absolutely was just fun. My family members was there, my mother and my three brothers and sisters were inside the number and you'll uncover their location inside the movie, it is therefore fun to discuss by utilizing them. There wasn't plenty of choreography, it absolutely was just the line dance part was set and other things only decided to end up like i had been really in the club dancing. So the 'Footloose' [promenade] dance, that's so nostalgic. It absolutely was amazing. The thing that was the part that got you the best from your rut? Lots of people see me since the happy-go-lucky, vibrant, positive Julianne, so just acting generally and showing a vulnerable side is kind of frightening. And doing that scene inside the chapel with Dennis [Quaid] actually was emotional without any an individual's seen me do that. Therefore it's really a little frightening, however loved it. Usually I'm so strong when you're vulnerable such as this before everybody, as you're watching world, it's exhilarating. After I am scared to behave comes about when I will probably take action, is what i tell myself. It absolutely was fun. That was probably most likely probably the most rewarding moments personally, crying all day long lengthy is tiring, so you have to really prepare while focusing and make sure you've enough fluid within you. This really is the initial factor almost everybody has seen Kenny in. Exactly what are your predictions: is his career prone to skyrocket using this? You never know, even when you're shooting the film, you never know before you decide to watch the film by getting a crowd inside the theater. And we've been doing tests across the country and literally the ladies add an excessive amount of when he comes onscreen. And we'll do Q&As after and they are likely to scream after they see him get out there and request questions like, "Is One Able To obtain a number?" which is awesome. It's fun to remain in the identical world watching which occur to somebody. Is there a problem to see fans that are upset that you've a remake and so are convinced it won't be useful? It's my job to watch remakes and i'm like, "Ugh, that was terrible, they totally butchered that." However can honestly say with pride that individuals did not mess this up. Which is great. In my opinion you do not see plenty of teen movies like the eighties teen movies nowadays, with messages basically telling kids, "Fight for how you feel in." Did you ever hear from anybody inside the original cast? Not. Undertake and don't have observed the film yet. Are you currently presently anxious to hear their reactions? Yeah. Hopefully that they like it which we did them proud. But we appear like we really made our personal movie with only a little from the initial. Perhaps you have figured our your connection, degree-wise to Kevin Sausage? It had been something such as three. I am unable to recall negligence between, but Andie MacDowell did a movie with somebody that did a movie with Kevin Sausage. [Really, MacDowell mentioned to us they did 'Beauty Shop' with Sausage, to make sure that is a two-degree connection for your relaxation in the cast in the new 'Footloose.'] What's happening next? I merely finished 'Rock old range,' which was really crazy. It absolutely was amazing, an amazing cast, clearly. I obtained to sing additionally to bop and act within it plus it was fun. It's all regulated controlled eighties rock tunes that everybody knows and loves. That are your your main moments with? Mostly with Tom [Cruise] and Mary J. Blige and Diego Boneta, who's the guy opposite me. What tunes are you currently presently singing? 'Sister Christian,' 'Living in Paradise,' 'Rock You'll need a Hurricane,' 'Shadows in the Evening,' and 'Harden My Heart,' and 'Don't Stop Believin.' There's tons. [Photos: Getty, Vital] 16 Approaching Movie Remakes You can't seem to visit every day without hearing a completely new Hollywood remake. Ahead, a brief report on 16 films headed to theaters, again, soon. FootlooseWarGamesThe Wild BunchTop GunTotal RecallTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesShort CircuitRoboCopJudge DreddHighlanderThe CrowA Star is BornOldboyRed DawnPoint BreakDirty Dancing See All Moviefone Galleries » Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED