Julianne Hough will join Chace Crawford in Paramount Pictures' upcoming Kenny Ortega-directed remake of the 1984 musical "Footloose."

"Footloose" will mark Hough's first major big-screen gig. Her small-screen credits include "Dancing with the Stars" and "Entertainment Tonight."

Zac Efron was originally attached to star in the remake, but he later dropped out. I guess the "High School Musical" star's had enough of teen dancing for a while.

The original "Footloose" was directed by Herbert Ross and starred Kevin Bacon and Sarah Jessica Parker. The flick followed a city boy who moves to a small town where rock music and energetic dance moves are not appreciated.

"Footloose" will start shooting early next year, with a release currently set for June 2010. (Source: Variety)