It took me a minute to wipe the confusion off my face when I saw the cover of W’s June issue. But apparently Tom Cruise — in full rock star getup — is just in character for his upcoming role as Rock Of Ages’ fictitious rock legend Stacee Jaxx. The movie adaptation of the Broadway hit will feature a staggeringly star-studded cast including Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, and Paul Giamatti to name a few. And while I’m not sure I buy Tom Cruise as a sex symbol, I’m always a fan of a movie-musical! See the trailer below.
I have to admit, with six-pack abs and some pretty convincing tattoos, I hardly recognize Tom Cruise. This film looks to be the next shot at a Moulin Rouge or Chicago, with its period-appropriate glam garb and ’80s lingo; and with Adam Shankman of Hairspray fame at the helm, it’s likely there will be as many laughs as there are power ballads in this adaptation. Watch the trailer and tell us what you think. The release date is set for June 15 of this year.
Was Tom Cruise the right choice for Stacee Jaxx? Are you excited for this film?
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I am ashamed of the fact that I may end up seeing this.
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I’m actually kind of glad to hear about this. I think that the 80′s was one of the last real iconic decades. Decade to decade you can easily pinpoint a particular fashion trend, music genre, and hit movie. Since the 2000′s it’s been difficult (especially for me) to pinpoint any new fashion trends of our time considering many of the trends have just been recycled and updated.
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I kind of want to see this…but never having seen the show, I can’t say whether or not I think Tom Cruise is the right guy for the job. I was skeptical about Mark Ruffalo as Dr. Bruce Banner, but it turned out just fine.
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Seeing as he playes Lestat, I can definitely see him playing this character. Tom Cruise is pretty amazing as an actor and great looking to boot. However, I dislike musicals so I won’t be seeing it.
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I believe the 80′s rocker revival is awesome!!! I don’t know if Tom Cruise would have been my first choice, but it seems that he does the roll justice!! I am excited to see this movie!!!
Got some great music just in the trailer!!!! This will definitely be a a new sing a long movie for me!
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LOL, can’t buy Tom Cruise as a sex symbol? What exactly was he for 20+ years before the infamous Oprah incident?
Man, he’s in great shape.
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I can’t wait to see this!
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L.O.L. I can’t buy Tom Cruise as a rocker. He just doesn’t quite pull off the look in my opinion. I really might have to see this because it looks like it could be hilarious, and I really do love me some glam rock
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Saw the musical on NY’s Broadway and it was so awesome!!! I’m definitely watching the movie, although they photoshopped the heck outta his face to make him look like he’s 25, when he definitely looks markedly older on the screen