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Tom Cruise ready for 'Rock of Ages'
By Adnan Tezer Feb 11, 2011, 20:12 GMT
Tom Cruise is in final talks to co-star in Warner Bros.' screen adaptation of the Broadway musical "Rock of Ages" for New Line Cinema.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Hairspray" director Adam Shankman will direct and choreograph the film.
The musical's creator, Chris D'Arienzo, wrote the screen adaptation.
Carl Levin, Matthew Weaver, Scott Prisand, Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Gibgot will produce.
Janet Billig and Hillary Weaver are executive producers.
The story revolves around two dreamers who meet at the Sunset Strip club Rock of Ages, fall in love and try to stay together.
Cruise would play the arrogant rocker Stacee Jaxx.
Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand are also reportedly circling roles in the film.
The soundtrack for the musical is set to '80s rock anthems made popular by Journey, Twisted Sister, Joan Jett, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar and other groups.
The musical premiered in Los Angeles in 2006, was on Broadway three years later and received five Tony nominations.
Production is geared towards a May start date.
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