Post by architect on Apr 10, 2011 17:41:02 GMT -5
Tom Cruise: Surprisingly Good Singer
Yes, Tom Cruise really can sing.
That’s the word from “Rock of Ages” director Adam Shankman, who admits that even he wondered whether the actor had the vocal chops for the lead role in New Line’s musical.
Cruise, best known for his intensity, rather than vocal range, has been undergoing intensive vocal training to take on the role of Stacee Jaxx, the biggest rock star in the world.
"He's been studying with -- seriously -- Axl Rose's voice teacher like five hours a day," Shankman told TheWrap Thursday. "The prognosis is more than excellent."
The director said that he heard Cruise sing at the actor's house.
"That was a big moment," he said. "That voice lesson where he opened up and suddenly let loose and was really great. The two of us in concert breathed a collective sigh of relief to the tune of dancing around his living room."
They even high-fived, the director said.
The director said that he understands many audience members are curious about whether the actors will be able to sing.
"All these people will want to see all these giant stars singing karaoke with great big hair and makeup," he said.
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