Rock of Ages is an American musical film and is a film adaptation of the 2006 Chris D'Arienzo comedy rock/jukebox Broadway musical of the same name.
Originally scheduled to enter production in the summer of 2010 for a
2011 release, it eventually started production in May 2011 and is
scheduled for a June 15, 2012, release.
The film stars country singer Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta with an ensemble cast including Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Paul Giamatti, Malin Åkerman, Bryan Cranston, with Alec Baldwin and Mary J. Blige. The film will feature the music of Bon Jovi, Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard, Foreigner, Journey, Poison, Europe, Night Ranger, Twisted Sister, and REO Speedwagon, and was directed by Adam Shankman.
Director: Adam Shankman
Writers: Justin Theroux (screenplay), Chris D'Arienzo (screenplay), and 2 more credits
Stars: Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta and Tom Cruise
Rock of Ages tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy
Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood
dreams. Their rock 'n' roll romance is told through the heart-pounding
hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night
Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake
and more.
