Heroes star Hayden auditions for Footloose film
01/05/2009 - 10:14
Hayden Panettiere has apparently auditioned for the new movie remake of Footloose.
E! News reports that the Heroes actress impressed filmmakers and director Kenny Ortega with her singing at her audition.
"They were really impressed," an insider told the website, "no one realised what a good singer she is."
The new version of Footloose is likely to be a full blown musical, much like the theatrical version.
Gossip Girl actor Chace Crawford is being lined up to take on the leading role of Ren McCormack, originally played by Kevin Bacon in the 1984 film. Zac Efron recently turned down the role, in favour of non musical-based projects.
Hayden would play Ariel Moore, who falls for Ren much to the chagrin of her boyfriend and her Bible-bashing father.
A representative for Hayden did not immediately comment on this story.
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