Tom Cruise Confirmed to Star in “Rock of Ages”

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6:05 pm, February 27th, 2011

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Tom Cruise is set to rock!

Adam Shankman, who’s directing the big-screen version of Rock of Ages, just told Ryan Seacrest on the Oscars’ red carpet that Cruise is confirmed to star in the musical about 1980s rockers.

“He’s studying his vocals,” Shankman said, and added that Cruise can really sing.

Cruise will play heavy metal singer Stacee Jaxx in the film.

As Jaxx, Cruise will sing Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead or Alive,” among other hits from the era.

Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand have also been discussed for roles.

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