Rock of Ages' just scored another big name. Alec Baldwin is joining the highly anticipated musical, according to director Adam Shankman, who confirmed the news over Twitter.
"So, based on info I got today, I'm gonna confirm Alec Baldwin as Dennis in Rock Of Ages. Hollah," Shankman wrote.
The '30 Rock' star will play the part of Dennis Dupree, an ex-rocker who runs the Rock of Ages nightclub in order to hold onto his rock star past.
Baldwin is the latest bold name to join the all-star cast, which includes Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blige and Julianne Hough.
"Can't wait to start #rockofagesmovie. Julianne Hough, alec Baldwin, Mary j Blige, Tom cruis confirmed. I love my cast. More to come," the director tweeted.
Though there's been no response from Baldwin about his new part, Hough was quick to announce her excitement for her new role as Sherrie Christian.
"Words can't even express how thrilled I am to be a part of this film," the actress, dancer and country singer said in a statement to EW.com. "Between Adam and the cast and the material, it's just a dream come true."
Set in 1987 on the LA Sunset Strip, 'Rock of Ages' is the story of a small town girl who meets a big city rocker in an LA rock club, as they fall in love to a soundtrack of the greatest songs of the '80s.
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