The film adaptation of the Broadway musical Hairspray will be dancing its way into Toronto this summer.

Reportedly set to feature John Travolta, Billy Crystal and Queen Latifah, the film will be shot in both T.O. and Baltimore, according to the Toronto Star.

Although they?ve refused to confirm or refute casting and location details, producers are currently wooing Travolta to play the role of Edna Turnblad, which would require the actor to cross-dress.

They have also spoken with Crystal and Latifah about playing the parts of Wilbur, Edna?s husband, and Motormouth Maybelle, respectively.

This week New Line Cinema began holding auditions for the main character of Tracy Turnblad, a chubby girl who becomes an instant celebrity after appearing on a ?60s TV dance program in Baltimore.

The film?s budget is estimated to around $75 million (U.S.).

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