Hollywood actor claims booze ruined his chance at iconic film ‘Footloose’
Celebrity News Hollywood actor claims booze ruined his chance at iconic film ‘Footloose’ By Fox News Published July 26, 2026, 6:42 p.m. Add Page Six on Google Christopher Atkins claims his drinking cost him the lead role in “Footloose,” which ultimately went to Kevin Bacon. The “Blue Lagoon” actor looked back at his career during a recent appearance at Fanboy Expo Knoxville in Tennessee, which celebrates pop culture and nostalgia, People magazine reported.
- ▪Celebrity News Hollywood actor claims booze ruined his chance at iconic film ‘Footloose’ By Fox News Published July 26, 2026, 6:42 p.m.
- ▪Add Page Six on Google Christopher Atkins claims his drinking cost him the lead role in “Footloose,” which ultimately went to Kevin Bacon.
- ▪The “Blue Lagoon” actor looked back at his career during a recent appearance at Fanboy Expo Knoxville in Tennessee, which celebrates pop culture and nostalgia, People magazine reported.
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