The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that "Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane will join the cast of "Burlesque," a musical drama in which the actor will play the love interest for songstress Christina Aguilera's character.
Stanley Tucci and Kristen Bell have also recently signed on for "Burlesque." Pop icon Cher will star alongside Christina Aguilera in the Screen Gems' movie musical "Burlesque". The Oscar winning singer/actress will be playing the owner of the burlesque club where Aguilera's character works.
Alan Cumming recently joined the motion picture in the role of the club's gender-bending host and master of ceremonies. Filming begins November 9th reports THR
Christina Aguilera is set to make her big screen debut with the film, which will be directed by Steve Antin, the brother of Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin. Antin wrote the script, which was revised by "Erin Brockovich" writer Susannah Grant, with Aguilera in mind.
While her voice has been heard in many films, "Burlesque" will mark the first time Cher will be seen singing in a film she stars in, Variety reports. Cher last starred in "Tea With Mussolini" in 1999.
The movie is a contemporary musical about "an ambitious smalltown girl with a big voice who finds love, family and success in a Los Angeles neo-burlesque club." Cher's character will serve as Aguilera's mentor in the film. Donald De Line is producing through his De Line Pictures banner. Production begins Nov. 9, and the pic is set for a Thanksgiving release next year.
