is it true that zac efron backed out of the remake of footloose?!?!?

As far as i am aware yes he has.

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It seems Zac Efron isn't ready to put his dancing shoes back on just yet.

A source tells ET that the tween heartthrob has pulled out of 'Footloose,' a remake of the 80's classic about a newcomer who rails against anti-music laws and teaches a town to dance.

The updated version will be helmed by Kenny Ortega, who directed Zac in all three "High School Musical" productions.

Shooting was slated to begin this spring for a 2010 release, however, Zac's departure may not affect filming. "'Footloose' is a project we've longed to see re-booted for a new generation," a rep for Paramount Pictures tells ET. "While Zac is no longer attached, we remain excited and committed to the collective brain trust of Kenny Ortega, Neil Meron and Craig Zaden, who will reinvigorate the franchise. Their fresh take on the film will undoubtedly be filled with the same kind of breakout performances that we've come to expect from them."

Source: ET Online

Also

http://perezhilton.com/2009-03-23-zacs-tired-of-mu...

it would desire to artwork. i individually understand the creators of footloose and that they are incredibly mind-blowing adult males. As for Efron he would desire to have skills because of the fact hes on each and every of the radars. no person will ever proper the unique.

Yes he backed out but it was becuase he did not want to get typecast as a musical star.

Yes, he said he was tired of making musicals.

he said he was tired of doing musicals and quit footloose

he hated dancing and singing it seems