First Look: Alec Baldwin Sure Didn't Get Out of His 'Rock of Ages' Contract
Well, looks like Alec Baldwins pleas--begging to not be in a jukebox rock musical--fell on deaf ears, because today Rock of Ages director Adam Shankman produced this first photo of Baldwin and co-star Russell Brand on the film's Miami set. If you're wondering why the actors look like two-thirds of a county fair cover band, the reason is that they sort of are: those who have seen the Broadway show tell me that, amidst the musical's constant showy rock covers, these two characters perform REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling" together. Sounds like my Cool Rock compilation is headed for the dumpster!
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- There's also a trailer to go along with this poster, but it sort of seemed superfluous after this image summed it all up so well.
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