Source: Movie Web
We've been keeping you guys up to date with latest news regarding the upcoming Dirty Dancing remake and now we have some potential casting scoop for you as well. After news broke that High School Musical director Kenny Ortega would be helming the project, MovieWeb now reports that Derek Hough, who's best known as one of the performers on Dancing with the Stars is in the running to portray the character of Johnny Castle, famously played by the late Patrick Swayze.
According to the site, Hough is actively campaigning for the part of Johnny Castle, hoping that it will push his career in the same direction as Patrick Swayze. However, producers are said to be interested in Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford and Glee's Matthew Morrison are also being considered.
Speaking of Glee, one of the shows other stars is getting her hat tossed into the fray of cast members as Kenny Ortega and his crew are pushing to cast Lea Michele in the role of Jennifer Grey's Frances "Baby" Houseman. Also on the radar for that potential role are Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus. Official casting announcements are expected soon!
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