Jason Derulo Joins 'Cats' Movie as Rum Tum Tugger

Jason Derulo has joined the cast of the upcoming movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Cats.

The 29-year-old singer, who was actually a classically trained singer before becoming a pop star, will be playing the rebellious and never satisfied cat Rum Tum Tugger, according to THR.

Rum Tum Tugger sings the self-titled song “Rum Tum Tugger” in act one and he also sings “Mr. Mistoffolees” in act two.

The star-studded cast of Cats also includes Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, Ian McKellen, Rebel Wilson, and Judi Dench.