ABC have revealed the actor to play the iconic Patrick Swayze role of Johnny Castle in their upcoming Dirty Dancing TV special. Colt Prattes will take the part, playing opposite Abigail Breslin, who will play Baby Houseman.
Actor and dancer Prattes will play Castle, leader of the working-class entertainment staff at an early 1960s Catskill Mountains, so reports The Wrap. Debra Messing will play the role of Majorie Houseman, mother of Baby.
Allison Shearmur and the original film’s screenwriter Eleanor Bergstein, who also adapted the film for the stage, will executive produce. Jessica Sharzer adapted the film for television, and Wayne Blair will direct with “Hamilton’s” Andy Blankenbuehler choreographing.
No word on when this one is due, but we’re assuming later this year/ early next.
