Ewan McGregor and Hugh Jackman have been signed up to appear in a big screen version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Sunset Boulevard.

Glenn Close will reprise her role as Norma Desmond in the film. Close won several awards for her portrayal of Desmond on Broadway.

The musical is based on the 1950 film starring Gloria Swanson and William Holden.

The film is expected to be released next Christmas.

--I am really excited for the release of this film. This is by far one of my favorite musicals. If Ewan has the lead role of Joe Gillis though, I'm just not feeling it. He doesn't put forth enough masculinity for that role, in my opinion. If she can sing, I think Rachel McAdams would be a great Betty Shaefer.

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