MGM has provided Black Voices with a look at Debbie Allen in the remake of 'Fame.'

The official trailer went up on the Web a few days ago.

A reinvention of the original Oscar-winning hit film, 'Fame' follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame.

In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student's passion will be put to the test. In addition to their artistic goals, they have to deal with everything else that goes along with high school: a tumultuous time full of schoolwork, deep friendships, budding romance and self-discovery.

As students strive for their moment in the spotlight, they'll discover who among them has the innate talent and necessary discipline to succeed.

The cast includes Asher Book as Marco, Kristy Flores as Rosie, Paul Iacono as Neil, Paul McGill as Kevin, Naturi Naughton as Denise, Kay Panabaker as Jenny, Kherington Payne as Alice, Collins Pennie as Malik, Walter Perez as Victor and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle as Joy.

Their instructors include Allen as Principal Simms, Charles S. Dutton as Alvin Dowd, Kelsey Grammer as Joel Cranston, Megan Mullally as Fran Rowan and Bebe Neuwirth as Lynn Kraft.

Principal Simms is not the same character Allen played in the original film and TV series. Allen had a small role in the film but played a major character in the television version as Lydia Grant. Both characters are educators who impress upon their students the importance of hard work and dedication. You could say that Principal Simms is an older, more established version of Lydia Grant.

Allen is an acclaimed actress, choreographer and director. Last year, the Houston native directed the Broadway revival of 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,' with James Earl Jones, Terrence Howard, Anika Noni Rose and her sister Phylicia Rashad.

MGM will release the film on September 25.