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'Rock of Ages' Casts Lead: Mexican Singer-Actor Diego Boneta

Russell Brand also is in final negotiations to join Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Mary J. Blige and Julianne Hough and Adam Shankman's adaptation of the Broadway musical.

Mexican singer and actor Diego Boneta has nabbed the lead role in Rock of Ages, New Line and director Adam Shankman's adaptation of the Broadway musical, while Russell Brand is in final negotiations to also join the all-star ensemble.