It's been a long and winding road for producers to find the right guy to play lead Ren McCormack. "High School Musical" heartthrob Zac Efron was originally slated to play the big-city dance enthusiast, but he backed out. Chace Crawford was also tapped but had to leave the production because of scheduling conflicts. Instead, Kenny Wormald, who had a longer dancing than acting resume, landed the role. Let's hear it for the boy.

It's been a long and winding road for producers to find the right guy to play lead Ren McCormack. "High School Musical" heartthrob Zac Efron was originally slated to play the big-city dance enthusiast, but he backed out. Chace Crawford was also tapped but had to leave the production because of scheduling conflicts. Instead, Kenny Wormald, who had a longer dancing than acting resume, landed the role. Let's hear it for the boy.