Musicians turned actors is nothing new in the entertainment industry but it is still rather exciting when a favorite entertainer manages to make the transition from singing to acting and vice-versa. Other performers have managed to make this transition quite well and with much success. Examples include top movie stars like Will Smith who started out as a rapper and has gone on to be the star of blockbuster movies.
Jennifer Lopez transitioned from actress to singer and has managed to be successful in the music industry as well. The list goes on and on. Other celebrity “has beens” manage to regain some of the limelight by starring in their own reality television shows. Take a look at Brett Michaels or Hulk Hogan (whose family is experiencing a lot of problems right now.) I think success depends a lot on what the artist chooses as their next role.
Of course there are many celebrities who should never venture out into the world of acting as well as actors who have no business singing. The transition doesn’t work well for everyone. There are some singers who I feel make better actors and some who are sort of lousy at both.
I think Shirley Manson will be a great fit for the show and it will be interesting to see just what type of acting skills she will bring to the table. The new deal definitely will definitely boost marketing when her new solo album drops some time this year.
