Casting Tidbits: Tom Cruise, Zac Efron, Halle Berry& Justin Long« FirstShowing.net

Well, isn't that a pretty picture. Santa rolling down the block in a Panzer! Well kids, I certainly hope you have been good this year, cause it looks like Santa just took out the Casting Tidbits. Incoming! First up,EWconfirms thatTom Cruise, who was previouslyrumored for a partin the adaptation of the stage musicalRock of Ages, is now in talks for a role. It's not clear if it's the same bartender role who belts out 80's hair rock, but we'll find out sooner or later. In addition, it sounds likeGwyneth Paltrowfresh off her singing performances in 'Glee"and Country Strong has also been offered an unknown role in the musical fromHairspraydirector Adam Shankman.

Next,THRreports the ensemble cast of the romantic comedyNew Year's Eve, the pseudo-sequel toValentine's Day, has added even more talent to its already hefty roster.Sarah Jessica Parker,Halle BerryandZac Efronare all going to celebrate the end of the year in 2011 alongside already confirmed talents Robert De Niro, Michell Pfeiffer, Hilary Swank, Sofia Vergara, Lea Michele and Abigail Breslin. In addition,Valentine's Daydirector Garry Marshall will helm the holiday romance and he's bringing stars Ashton Kutcher and Jessica Biel with him. With all these stars in one movie, I can't imagine them having more than 10 minutes of screen time each, and that seems kind of wasteful.

Finally,Risky Bizhas word on the cast of another ensemble film under the guidance of screenwriter Jamie Linden (We Are Marshall) making his directorial debut.Ten Year, the story about friends reuniting a decade after their high school graduation has garned the talents ofChris Pine(Star Trek),Anna Faris(The House Bunny),Justin Long(Going the Distance),Channing Tatum(G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra),Anthony Mackie(The Hurt Locker),Christ Pratt("Parks& Recreation"),Scott Porter("Friday Night Lights"),Brian Geraghty(The Hurt Locker),Kate Mara(127 Hours),Jenna Dewan(Step Up) andOscar Isaac(Body of Lies).

Well, that's all for this edition ofCasting Tidbits. Be sure to stay tuned for more casting updates on the way.

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