Tom Cruise is in talks with director Clint Eastwood about playing the male lead in the remake of A Star is Born starring Beyonce. It apparently doesn't bother Cruise that he wasn't the director's first, second or even third choice for the role, having approached Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and Leonardo DiCaprio previously. All declined the offer, a truly surprising development given Eastwood's status in the industry. Cruise has made a career comeback following years of middling successes and outright bombs. His latest Mission: Impossible movie is the highest grossing film of his career. This will be the fourth screen version of A Star is Born. For more click here