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Moviemaker Adam Shankman has confirmed reports Mexican actor Diego Boneta will lead the cast in his movie adaptation of stage show "Rock of Ages", insisting he wanted a 23-year-old to play a 23-year-old. 

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The director passed over Constantine Maroulis, who originated the role of Drew Boley on Broadway - because, at 25, he's too old. Shankman tells EW.com, "I am deeply committed to casting at authentic age - I don't want to have to ask anybody to act like they are 23. I wanted a 23-year-old." 

"When you're dealing with this heightened reality business, I think it's better to go with what is as authentic as possible, and Diego is absolutely that. He is kid who came to Los Angeles with a dream and who sings and has an amazing voice, and drive. And he's also as honest and sweet as you can possibly make him and he's authentically the age. It creates a piece of something on screen that I don't have to fabricate." 

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We were surprised he didn't perform something from "Rock of Ages," the Broadway show in which Constantine is currently touring (and for which he was nominated for a Tony). We would've loved to hear him to "Sister Christian" or "The Search Is Over," both of which he sings in the musical.

"Rock of Ages" is currently on tour. Has anybody caught it? We've heard good things. It's actually coming near your author's current residence and she's thinking about attending. Let her know in the comments if it's a good show.

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