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The INSIDER Summary- ABC has a remake of the iconic 1987 film "Dirty Dancing" premiering on May 24.
- Here's how the remake cast compares to the beloved original one.
Even after all these years, no one can or ever will put Baby in the corner! ABC’s remake of "Dirty Dancing" has caused quite the stir since its inception. In fact, the casting choices for the TV adaptation are not only interesting, but they are also quite unique in their own way.
So how does this fresh cast compare with the beloved, original one? Well, they certainly have some big shoes to fill, but there are several heavy-hitters in the new cast. Click through to find out who is taking on what iconic role in the "Dirty Dancing" remake. You won’t regret it.
1. Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman
Abigail Breslin portrays the role of sweet and salty, Baby, which was originally played by Jennifer Grey. Breslin is best known for her Oscar-nominated role in "Little Miss Sunshine" and for her work on Ryan Murphy’s campy TV series, "Scream Queens."
2. Johnny Castle
In the TV adaptation, Colt Prattes will take over all of Johnny Castle’s lifting duties. This is clearly Prattes' big break. His previous work includes starring in Pink’s music video for “Try” and a minor appearance on the show "Wiener & Wiener." Patrick Swayze portrayed the iconic bad boy in the 1987 classic, so Prattes will really have to prove himself and make the role his own in ABC's TV adaptation of "Dirty Dancing."
3. Jake Houseman
"Law & Order" actor Jerry Orbach orignally played Baby’s overprotective father, Jake Houseman. Sadly, Orbach passed in 2004. The torch has been passed onto Bruce Greenwood who is generally known for playing U.S. presidents in movies like "Thirteen Days" and "National Treasure: Book of Secrets." He has also starred on a plethora of TV shows, including "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,""Mad Men," and "St. Elsewhere."
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