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Photo: Tom Cruise Is Shirtless as Stacie Jaxx in Rock of Ages

• Jun 18, 2011 10:37 AM ET
• by Robyn Ross

Tom Cruise is channeling his inner rockstar in this first released photo of the upcoming film adaptation of Broadway's Rock of Ages.

"Ladies and gents: first look at tom cruise as stacee jaxx! First day of shooting!" director Adam Shankman tweeted on Friday with the picture.

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Julianne Hough Joins Rock of Ages

• Mar 4, 2011 09:32 AM ET
• by Robyn Ross

Julianne Hough has joined the film adaption of the Broadway musical Rock of Ages, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The project follows Sherrie (Hough), a small-town girl who moves to Los Angeles to follow her dreams of becoming an actress. There, she catches the eye of the charming, but arrogant, star Stacee Jaxx, to be played by Tom Cruise.

Rock of Ages Courting Alec Baldwin and Tom Cruise

• Dec 16, 2010 02:44 PM ET
• by Robyn Ross

Alec Baldwin and Tom Cruise are close to rocking together on the big screen in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Rock of Ages.

Baldwin has been offered the supporting role of Bourbon Room owner Dennis Dupree, while Cruise is in negotiations to play rock star Stacee Jaxx, according to The Wrap.