Julianne Hough to Star in 'Rock of Ages' with Tom Cruise

Former“Dancing with the Stars” professionalJulianne Houghis taking another step into her own Hollywood stardom withRock of Ages, the Adam Shankman-directed’80s jukebox musical and adaptation of the Broadway production.

Hough, 22, will play the lead, Sherrie Christian, an actress from Kansas looking to make it in California who meets an aspiring rocker named Drew (who remains uncast, thus far). The role attracted the attention of several multi-talented entertainers, like Katy Perry and Taylor Swift, but Shankman called Hough“nothing short of a miracle” after her audition, according to theHollywood Reporter.

Tom Cruiselocked in last month to play Stacee Jaxx, an obnoxious hair-band rocker and temptation to both Drew (professionally) and Sherrie (sexually), which means he’ll be belting out Bon Jovi’s“Wanted Dead or Alive” and a duet to Foreigner’s“I Wanna Know What Love Is.” Thepreviously announcedMary J. Bligeis set as Justice, the sassy owner of a nearby strip joint who sings a cover of Poison’s“Every Rose Has Its Thorn.”

Russell Brand,who worked with Shankman on the god-awful family comedy Bedtime Stories, continues to circle the part of Lonnie, the bar manager of The Bourbon.  Alec Baldwinis considering the role of the owner, Dennis. Together, they would sing a duet of REO Speedwagon’s“Can’t Fight This Feeling.” Anne Hathawayis no longer in talks to play a journalist that sleeps with Cruise’s character.

The two-time“Dancing with the Stars” winner and budding actress had a supporting role in the Christina Aguilera song-and-dance dramaBurlesqueand is playing the female lead in Paramount’sFootlooseremakealongside“Gossip Girl” actor Chace Crawford.

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