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Christopher Atkins Almost Played Footloose | San Antonio News
Christopher Atkins, the teen heartthrob from “The Blue Lagoon,” nearly starred in “Footloose” — but was too wasted from partying to even audition. Kevin Bacon got the role instead. Now sober for nearly 40 years, Atkins reflects on his wild past, how he was scouted into acting despite dreaming of baseball, and how fame at 17 overwhelmed him. His unexpected rise from modeling rookie to global teen idol taught him resilience — and missing “Footloose” might’ve been the twist that saved his life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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