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Alec Baldwin Joins 'Rock of Ages' All-Star Cast

By Kelly Fisher Posted Mar 7th 2011 08:00AM

'Rock of Ages' just scored another big name. Alec Baldwin is joining the highly anticipated musical, according to director Adam Shankman, who confirmed the news over Twitter.

"So, based on info I got today, I'm gonna confirm Alec Baldwin as Dennis in Rock Of Ages. Hollah," Shankman wrote.

The '30 Rock' star will play the part of Dennis Dupree, an ex-rocker who runs the Rock of Ages nightclub in order to hold onto his rock star past.

Baldwin is the latest bold name to join the all-star cast, which includes Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blige and Julianne Hough.

"Can't wait to start #rockofagesmovie. Julianne Hough, alec Baldwin, Mary j Blige, Tom cruis confirmed. I love my cast. More to come," the director tweeted.

Though there's been no response from Baldwin about his new part, Hough was quick to announce her excitement for her new role as Sherrie Christian.

"Words can't even express how thrilled I am to be a part of this film," the actress, dancer and country singer said in a statement to EW.com. "Between Adam and the cast and the material, it's just a dream come true."

Set in 1987 on the LA Sunset Strip, 'Rock of Ages' is the story of a small town girl who meets a big city rocker in an LA rock club, as they fall in love to a soundtrack of the greatest songs of the '80s.

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Monday 07 March

By BTDT

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They haven't shot one foot of film yet and already this movie stinks.

Monday 07 March

By Leslie

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I agree , the actor's are mostly way too old

Monday 07 March

By diver34

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Alec Baldwin is ok although i can't picture him singing. it is tom Cruise as Stcey Jaxx that makes this wonderful musical fourth rate at best. I saw ROA in Chicago with my brother and loved it and when i first hard about the movie i was happy but now they have ruined it before a single piece of film has ben shot.

Monday 07 March

By Jeanine

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I thought that to at first about Tom Cruise but then remembered how good he was in Tropic Thunder - I didn't even realize that was him at first - so if he can transform himself into that character he might make a pretty good Stacey jaxx- at least I hope so cause like I said I loved the play so much I saw it twice.

Monday 07 March

By purrdy1050

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I think the cast sounds about right. I saw the play which was awesome and fm what the cast sounds like so far, it sounds pretty good. I'd like to know who is going to play "Drew" though. They should cast Constantine fm the play since he was the perfect Drew.

Monday 07 March

By John F.C. Taylor

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Is this musical in any way related to the old Badfinger tune - Rock of All Ages?

Monday 07 March

By John

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I'm a photographer and made the mistake of getting in Mr. Baldwin's face and mouthing off to him about those phone calls to his daughter a few years ago. He grabbed my camera and clamped his big hand over my mouth. I was so POed but maybe I deserved it.

Monday 07 March

By Polar Patrol

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You deserved it.

Baldwin: 1
Paparazzi: 0

Monday 07 March

By simpsonsimpmike

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Baldwin: amazing how for you can go with a bottle of booze and sucking up to Clinton.

Monday 07 March

By Zippertheslipper

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Maybe it is me, but if you look closely, really closely, you will see a resemblance between Baldwin and Donald Trump, check it out.