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 Who was considered for Footloose?

Christopher Atkins
Had been set to play "Ren MacCormack."
Actor who got the part: Kevin Bacon

Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi was offered the lead role but turned it down because the band was just taking off.
Actor who got the part: Kevin Bacon

Tom Cruise
Set to play the lead role, but his schedule on "All The Right Moves" prevented him from accepting it.
Actor who got the part: Kevin Bacon

Rob Lowe
Auditioned several times for the role, won it, then pulled his knee, which took him out of the running.
Actor who got the part: Kevin Bacon

Madonna
"The Queen of Pop" read for the part of Ariel.
Actor who got the part: Lori Singer

Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere was considered for the role of Ariel.
Actor who got the part: Julianne Hough



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