Tom Cruise to Play 'Rock n' Roll God' in New Movie

Tom Cruise to Play 'Rock n' Roll God' in New Movie

Actor Tom Cruise attends the Japan Premiere of 'Knight and Day' at Roppongi Hills on September 28, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on October 9 in Japan. (Photo By Getty Images)

 

 Tom Cruise has signed up to play aging musician Stacee Jaxx in the big screen adaption of the hit musical Rock of Ages, and director Adam Shankman is sure his performance is going to impress everyone.

The actor has been taking voice lessons for his role and has been studying the '80s rock songs in the musical to make sure he gets everything right.

Adam told Access Hollywood: “I think we’re going to see him every drop the rock ‘n’ roll god! I’m very excited. He’s so committed to doing it. He’s pouring himself in this part in a way I’ve never had an actor do … it’s pretty intense.”

Tom Cruise will have to perform several songs in the film, including Styx’s "Renegade," Bon Jovi’s "Wanted Dead or Alive" and a duet of Foreigner’s "I Want To Know What Love Is," possibly with Anne Hathaway, who is set to play the character Sherrie.

Shankman also confirmed rumors Russell Brand is in talks to join the cast as Lonny, the manager of The Bourbon rock club, while Alec Baldwin is set to play Lonny’s boss Dennis.

He added: “We are talking to Alec Baldwin and there may be some Russell Brand. I can only say at this point that there may be, because the deals aren’t closed.”

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 Actor Tom Cruise (L) and actress Cameron Diaz attend the Japan Premiere of 'Knight and Day' at Roppongi Hills on September 28, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on October 9 in Japan.

(September 27, 2010 - Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images AsiaPac) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actor Tom Cruise (L) and actress Cameron Diaz arrive for the Japan Premiere of 'Knight and Day' at Roppongi Hills on September 28, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on October 9 in Japan.

(September 27, 2010 - Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images AsiaPac)

 

Tom Cruise Ready To Do ‘Rock Of Ages’?

 Tom Cruise Ready To Do ‘Rock Of Ages’?

It looks like Tom Cruise may have already lined up his next gig once he’s done filming ‘Mission Impossible 4,’ if E! News’ Marc Malkin’s story is accurate. The director of the film adaptation of the musical ‘Rock of Ages’ told Marc Tom is in talks to join the movie.

“It’s all looking really good,” ['Rock of Ages' director] Shankman just told me…
“I was really inspired and impressed by him as Les Grossman,” he said, “and his willingness to go for it. He and I had talked about doing a musical, so I thought I’d talk to him about Rock of Ages.”

And, yes, Cruise will sing. “Of course, he will,’ Shankman said. “If he’s in it, he has to.”

Are you ready to see Tom try his hand at a musical?

(imnotobsessed)

“Top Gun 2” On the Way?

“Top Gun 2” On the Way?

One of the most iconic films of the 1980s was “Top Gun,” and now it seems a sequel is in the works.
According to a report, “Top Gun 2” is being considered, with Paramount Pictures beginning to assemble a production team.

The studio has extended an offer to Jerry Bruckheimer to produce the project, and director Tony Scott is also being courted to sign on.

As for the original “Top Gun” Tom Cruise, he’s said to be on board to reprise his role as Maverick in a small appearance. (Hollywood Gossip)

Tom Cruise - Cruise Showers Holmes With Flowers

Caption: Tom Cruise (Picture) and Katie Holmes Cinema Society Screening of 'The Romantics' at AMC Loews 19th Street East 6 Theater - Outside Arrivals New York City, USA ....

Cruise Showers Holmes With Flowers

TOM CRUISE keeps the romance alive in his five-year marriage to actress KATIE HOLMES by showering his wife with flowers.

The Batman Begins star admits her thoughtful husband never fails when it comes to brightening her day with blooms.

She tells Parade.com, "My husband has red roses for me everywhere I go and whenever we travel." (contactmusic)

Tom Cruise Is Immune To The Criticism

Tom Cruise has been in this business long enough. He knows that no matter what he says or does, show business will always find some way to try and tear him down. Speaking of his lengthy acting career, Tom says,

"I've heard so many things, going back to 'Top Gun' and 'Rain Man' and 'Born on the Fourth of July' - 'He's not going to make another movie', 'He's just a teen idol', 'It's going to destroy his career'. People are going to say whatever they're going to say. I've read it and seen it all before. That's just the way it is. What are you going to do?
"All I can think about is making the movie at hand and doing the best I can and enjoying it."

That's a great attitude, though I'm ignoring the critics is easier said than done.
Tom also mentions that Knight and Day was a particularly challenging movie to work on.

"It requires a tremendous amount of skill. You have comedy, drama and action and it's very dynamic so it's actually four times the workload. Action movies are difficult and this has everything I love in movies. We did everything we could to make it non-stop, unpredictable fun."

I wonder if critics will end up praising Tom for Knight and Day. What do you think, will his acting chops show through in this one?  (imnotobsessed)

Happy 48th Birthday, Tom Cruise!

Happy birthday to Tom Cruise, who is kind of the man.

Yes, he jumps on couches, gets married a lot and shares opinions on political and social issues that many would consider out of the mainstream. We know this.

But what's really wrong with the guy? He's been one of Hollywood's biggest stars for almost three decades and for all the weirdness, is basically harmless.

He's fun, makes cool movies and seems to care most about being a good husband to Katie Holmes and a good dad to kids Isabella, Connor and little Suri.

What more can you ask for, really?

Tom Cruise is 48 years old today. Man, has the actor ever aged well ... in reality, he looks nothing like his hilarious, middle-aged alter ego Les Grossman!

From Risky Business to A Few Good Men, the Mission: Impossible series, Tropic Thunder and Knight and Day, he's been one of the most successful stars ever.

For good reason.

So cheers to you, Tom, on this third of July. Many happy returns, and keep up the awesome work. Click to enlarge some classic Tom Cruise pictures below ...