Film funnyman Russell Brand may join the already starry cast-in-formation of the Rock of Ages movie musical, according to Deadline.com. Brand would reportedly play Lonny, a role previously being considered by The Green Hornet star Seth Rogen. Lonny is the show’s narrator who runs rock venue The Bourbon and wails on REO Speedwagon’s "Can’t Fight This Feeling" with club owner Dennis Dupree, a role reportedly being circled by 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin.
Brand is the latest in a long line of A-listers to express interest in the film version of the '80s rock tuner. In addition to Rogen, celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow have expressed interest in the project, while singers Taylor Swift and Mary J. Blige have reportedly been in talks to play leading lady Sherrie and strip club owner Justice, respectively. In addition, ink on a deal to have Tom Cruise play over-the-top rocker Stacee Jaxx is said to be nearly dry.
Rock of Ages is set in 1987 on the Sunset Strip, where a small town girl meets a big city rocker in L.A.’s most famous rock club. Their love story is told through the hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx ...
Friday, January 21, 2011
Will Russell Brand Roll Into Rock of Ages on the Big Screen?
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