


adaptation of the musical Rock of Ages was special because these were the bands she grew up listening to.Ī song that is a special part of her past? “Stairway to Heaven,” which says reminded her of “high school dances and dancing with a guy I was completely in love with.”Īs for why the music of the 80s has stood the test of time, Akerman, who will play Blondie’s Debby Harry in rock flick CBGB, says it’s because “it’s real, all of the music comes from a real place.” I think Tom’s pretty – he knows what he wants and he’s pretty focused.”Īkerman, who was once in a band herself, said the experience of being a part of Warner Bros. He transformed himself into a rockstar,” she told THR.”I don’t think he’s as lost as Stacee Jaxx is. I would say he became Stacee Jaxx on set for sure. The Mexican singer and actor has been signed by the record label 222 Records, founded by Adam Levine of Maroon 5. “I don’t know if I would say he is Stacee Jaxx. 16, 2012 FILE - In this Jfile photo, Diego Boneta arrives for the European Premiere of Rock of Ages, at a central London cinema. However, Akerman was quick to point out that, other than fame, Cruise and his on-screen character didn’t have that much in common. In the film, Cruise, who took months of singing lessons to play Stacee Jaxx, fully embodies the look and sound of a rock star.
“If you look back at his body of work, he’s such an incredible actor so I always feel like whenever you get to work with someone who’s been in the business for a while whose really good at their job, they always make you a better actor.” “To be able to work with Tom Cruise is incredible,” she said.
