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The Tony Award-winning actor will play a gender-bending club host and MC, reports Variety. He joins Kristen Bell, Cher and Stanley Tucci in the movie, which is written and directed by Steve Antin.
Burlesque focuses on a small town girl whose ambition and singing talent lead her to a neo-burlesque club. The film is set for a November 2010 release.
X2: X-Men United star Cumming can next be seen in SyFy drama series Riverworld.
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Movie Reviews
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceWe revisit George Lucas's much-maligned Star Wars prequel The Phantom Menace.
At the Movies
John Williams's top 10 movie scoresAs John Williams celebrates his 80th birthday, we take a look at his 10 best movie scores.
Movies Interviews
Daniel Radcliffe talks 'Woman in Black'The actor talks to Digital Spy about his first post-Potter outing.
Box Office Charts
'Chronicle' leads UK box officeSuperhero drama Chronicle leads the UK box office ahead of Journey 2.
