Adam Shankman On Ryan Guzman, ‘Step Up: All In,’ ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE]

Adam Shankman, the producer for Step Up: All In, the fifth installment in the Step Up franchise, knew he had something special with star Ryan Guzman. “Ryan has a one of those ‘it’ factors. I remember when we cast Channing Tatum,” Shankman told uInterview, “You know, there is just an ‘it’ thing going there that I found really, really compelling.”

The Step Up films are known for the extraordinary dance numbers that have dazzled audiences with each film. Although the dancers handle the routines with ease after numerous rehearsals, Shankman reveals that the choreography behind each piece is more complex underneath the surface. “The choreography process in this is very tight, and particularly where budgets are headed and things getting tighter and tighter and more difficult,” he said.

Step Up: All In is currently playing in theaters.