Jennifer Grey "excited" about "Dirty Dancing" remake
(CBS) Jennifer Grey has assured "Dirty Dancing" fans that she's OK with the classic film being remade.
The actress said in a statement that she's "excited" a new version of the beloved 1987 movie is in the works. Lionsgate announced Monday that the remake will be directed by Kenny Ortega, who choreographed the original film.
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"I'm so excited about this news and I think there's nobody better to do this than my beloved Kenny Ortega who is as responsible as anyone for the success of the first one. I can't wait to see what he's going to do with it," Grey told the Wall Street Journal, via her publicist.
The 55-year-old actress and "Dancing with the Stars" champion, who played Frances "Baby" Houseman in the original film, added on Twitter: "I love @Kennyortega and trust that he will do something special #DirtyDancingRemake"
"Blown away by all of the love expressed for #DirtyDancing," Grey continued. "Makes me want to see it again. So grateful to have been a part of it."