During the 2011 MTV Movie Awards red carpet event, we had the opportunity to chat with Craig Brewer about his upcoming remake of the 1984 dance film, Footloose, originally starring Kevin Bacon. Although Collider typically isn’t enthusiastic about remakes of teen films, Footloose has a promising chance to stand out due to Brewer’s exceptional filmmaking skills. He has developed a reputation for transforming modest storylines into compelling narratives through rich character development and impressive cinematography.
In our conversation, Brewer shared what drew him to the Footloose project, discussed the transition from musical to dance sequences, and touched on the racial themes in his forthcoming Tarzan reboot. He also provided updates on his other projects, including Mother Trucker and Hustle & Flow 2, among various other topics. Check out the interview below.
Brewer reflects on his own connections to Footloose and how becoming a father influenced his interest in the film.
At 1:55, Brewer addresses the racial dynamics featured in Tarzan and outlines his approach to portraying them, emphasizing that he aims to create a love story.
At 3:10, he discusses the dance sequences in Footloose and promises a revamped “Angry Dance” performance set to The White Stripes.
At 5:00, Brewer delves into the various musical styles that will be featured in the film.
At 5:45, he provides an update on Mother Trucker and gives a brief overview of Hustle & Flow 2.
