With the remake of Fame on the horizon, it’s time to talk casting – and, rest assured, Debbie Allen will return, albeit as principal this time around

Megan Mullally, Kelsey Grammer, Charles S. Dutton, Bebe Neuwirth and Debbie Allen have signed on for the Fame remake, playing the administrative and teaching roles.

What about the young students that will grace the halls of the New York City High School of Performing Arts? Be on the lookout for these rising stars: Kristy Flores, Paul Iacono, Paul McGill, Naturi Naughton and Kay Panabaker.

Fame is expected to be in theaters September 25, 2009.