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Tom Cruise Closing Deal to Co-Star in 'Rock of Ages'

The actor will play Jaxx, who sings Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive" in the theater production from which the film is adapted.

Tom Cruise is in final negotiations to co-star in Rock of Ages, New Line's adaptation of the hit stage musical about 1980s rockers. Adam Shankman is directing from a script by Chris D'Arienzo.