Dirty Dancing is set for a modern TV reboot. Here’s what to expect from the new version.
Old vs. new
ABC’s three-hour special is a musical adaptation of the 1987 film.
Directed by…
Wayne Blair, who is known for The Sapphires and Septembers of Shiraz, will direct.
Produced by…
Eleanor Bergstein, who wrote Dirty Dancing based on her own childhood, will executive produce the reboot.
Choreographed by…
Andy Blankenbuehler, who appeared on So You Think You Can Dance, is choreographing the reboot.
OG cast vs. new cast
The cast has also undergone some changes, including…
Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman
Abigail Breslin will play the lead role, originally held by Jennifer Grey.
Johnny Castle
The iconic Johnny Castle role, originally filled by Patrick Swayze, will feature up-and-comer Colt Pratte.
Lisa Houseman
Baby’s outgoing older sister, Lisa Houseman, will be played by Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland.
Penny Johnson
Penny, Johnny’s dance partner, will be played by actress and dancer Nicole Scherzinger.
Marjorie Houseman
Kelly Bishop’s Marjorie Houseman will be played by Emmy winner Debra Messing.
Tito Suarez
The charismatic bandleader at the Catskills resort will be played by Billy Dee Williams.
Robbie Gould
Awkward star Shane Harper will play womanizing waiter Robbie Gould.
Billy Kostecki
Beau Casper Smart will take the stage as resort staff member Billy.
Neil Kellerman
Neil, the annoying-yet-kinda-adorable resort heir, will be played by Mad Men‘s own Trevor Einhorn.
Max Kellerman
Law & Order star Tony Roberts will take on the role of Max Kellerman.
Baby and Johnny
Prattes shared this photo of him and Breslin on set as Johnny and Baby.
Chemistry
It looks like Breslin and Prattes have the chemistry needed for these classic roles.
Dip, Baby, dip
The two stars go in for the deep dip in this photo shared by Breslin.
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