Holy hell, I am almost as excited about this as the new Ghostbusters movie! Yeah I'm an 80's dork!

Chace Crawford to Star in 'Footloose' Remake

AP

Chace Crawford will star as Ren McCormack, the starring role in the remake of 'Footloose.'

LOS ANGELES — Chace Crawford is stepping into the starring role in the remake of "Footloose." The "Gossip Girl" actor will reprise the role that made Kevin Bacon a heartthrob back in 1984. Paramount Pictures said Tuesday that Crawford will star as Ren McCormack, the bad boy in a small town who brings everyone together with his daring moves.