Sting is joining the cast of “The Last Ship” for five weeks.
The rock icon, famous for an illustrious solo career and fronting The Police, appeared on “The Today Show” on Monday to tell Matt Lauer he’d be taking over the role of Jackie White, which is currently occupied by Jimmy Nail, an actor Sting considers his best friend.
“Big shoes to fit, but he’s passed me the baton for five weeks,” Sting said. “I didn’t think I’d do this, but having been to every performance, every rehearsal, I feel I’ve earned my place in the cast.