80s Icon Blames Booze for Losing the Biggest Role of His Career

80s Icon Blames Booze for Losing the Biggest Role of His Career

Photo Credit: Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images Christopher Atkins says his drinking cost him the chance to play the lead role in the 1984 film Footloose, which eventually went to Kevin Bacon and became one of his breakout hits. “I was a mess back then,” said the 65-year-old actor, who has now been sober for nearly 40 years. Christopher Atkins opened up about the alcohol-fueled mistake that cost him Footloose During a recent appearance at the Fan…

'Blue Lagoon' Star Christopher Atkins Says Alcohol Cost Him Iconic 'Footloose' Role Before Sobriety: 'I Was a Mess'

'The Blue Lagoon' star Christopher Atkins recently claimed that his drinking problem cost him the starring role in 'Footloose.'

Hollywood actor claims booze ruined his chance at iconic film 'Footloose'

Christopher Atkins claims his drinking cost him the lead role in “Footloose,” which ultimately went to Kevin Bacon. The 65-year-old actor admitted he was “a mess” and “partying it up” when filmmakers wanted to meet him for the 1984 classic.

'Blue Lagoon' star Christopher Atkins says alcohol cost him iconic 'Footloose' role before getting sober – Democratic Accent

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. According to the outlet, the 65-year-old actor said filmmakers behind the 1984 classic wanted to meet with him before making their final casting de…

'Blue Lagoon' star Christopher Atkins says alcohol cost him iconic 'Footloose' role before getting sober

The "Blue Lagoon" star revealed at Fanboy Expo Knoxville how partying cost him the "Footloose" lead and reflected on nearly 40 years of sobriety.