Julianne Hough joins Tom Cruise for "Rock of Ages" movie musical

Julianne Hough, who strut her stuff as part of the cast of "Burlesque," is ready for her next big-screen musical. The actress, singer and former "Dancing with the Stars" beauty is now going to rock out with Tom Cruise in "Rock of Ages."
Hough will star as Sherrie, the small town girl who heads to Hollywood in hopes of making it big, before falling into a bit of a love triangle that includes aging rocker Stacee Jaxx (Cruise).
Director Adam Shankman, who also




directed the big-screen adaptation of "Hairspray," confirmed Hough's casting via Twitter.
"Yes, it's true. Julianne Hough was beyond brilliant in her audition, and will be rocking the role of Sherrie Christian in #rockofagesmovie," Shankman wrote.
The role of Sherrie in the first Los Angeles production of "Rock of Ages" was originated by Broadway star and fellow country singer Laura Bell Bundy.
"Rock of Ages" will be Hough's second leading role in a musical movie. She also scored the part of Ariel Moore in the upcoming "Footloose" remake, set to hit theaters in October.
"Rock of Ages" is scheduled to start shooting in May.