The 21-year-old has been snapped up after the box office success of High School Musical 3.
He will play Ren McCormack — portrayed by KEVIN BACON first time around.
The remake has been in the works for some time but is now being fast-tracked to capitalise on the massive success of Disney’s HSM franchise and the “Zac factor”.
Footloose, released in 1984, launched Kevin Bacon’s movie career.
This month, Bacon, 50, gave Efron’s rumoured part in the flick his blessing. He said: “I think it’s a great idea. He’s a great choice. He’s very talented.”
The film, scheduled for release in 2010, will see Efron tie up again with KEVIN ORTEGA, the director of all three High School Musicals.
It is understood the movie will also be a musical featuring new songs as well as originals such as Deniece Williams’ Let’s Hear It For The Boy, and Bonnie Tyler’s Holding Out For A Hero.
The film’s soundtrack went on to become one of the biggest-selling albums of the decade.
Disney has confirmed that a fourth High School Musical will be made — but Efron has announced to fans his character Troy Bolton will not be returning.
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