Sadly, the remake was bound to happen. First came Fame. Then we got Footloose. And now, we have to face the fact that the previously untouchable Dirty Dancing will be made anew. Lionsgate Films has confirmed that it is moving forward with a remake of our sacred Patrick Swayze-Jennifer Grey iconic film.
Lionsgate has tasked High School Musical director Kenny Ortega with the project because he was the choreographer for the 1987 original and also directed a pair of episodes of the short-lived Dirty Dancing TV series in the 80’s.
“The opportunity to direct Dirty Dancing is like returning home for me,” Ortega told Variety. “Growing up in the ’60s on the dance floor helped define me as a person and as an artist.”
The remake will include the classic songs from the original: (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life, She’s Like the Wind and Hungry Eyes and it will also incorporate tunes from the ’60s and some new compositions.