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After viewing the trailer for the upcoming Footloose remake, director Craig Brewer appears to be bringing a hip hop update to the premise of its 1984 predecessor. With the lead roles passing from Lori Singer and Kevin Bacon to Julianne Hough (of Dancing with the Stars fame) and unknown Kenny Wormald, the new film looks to continue in the successful footsteps of the original, and bring this story to a whole new generation. At the forefront of this effort is 1984 co-producer Craig Zadam, who returns to lend some familiar chemistry to a new cast and crew. Adding an extra stamp of legitimacy to the cast, Dennis Quaid will portray the ultraconservative Reverend Shaw Moore (a character originally made memorable by award-winning actor John Lithgow), while Andie MacDowell will play Vi Moore, the reverend's wive.

There has been a lot of debate in recent years over the remake trend in Hollywood, but with today's wildly popular TV dance competitions, this new incarnation of an '80s classic is a recipe for success. What's your take?

Here's how the cast breaks down, old vs new: