Access Hollywood Exclusive On The Set Of "RENT" May 19

By: BWW News Desk May. 19, 2005

After nine years, Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical "Rent" is going to the silver screen and only "Access Hollywood" co-host Billy Bush is on the set.

Don't miss Billy's exclusive interview with Chris Columbus, who is directing the film and find out which original cast members are returning and who the newcomers are. Finally, find out which pop stars were almost cast in the big screen version of this Broadway blockbuster.

The story airs on "Access Hollywood," Thursday, May 19, 2005 (check local listings at http://www.accesshollywood.com for time and station)

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