Is that you, Rumer? Ms Willis is almost unrecognizable as she assumes Aussie accent in Baz Luhrmann inspired musical

By Shyam Dodge for MailOnline

Published: 18:39 EST, 6 October 2014 | Updated: 19:22 EST, 6 October 2014

She certainly has the pedigree to become a theatrical sensation.

And in new footage from stage play For The Record: Baz Luhrmann, Rumer Willis is almost unrecognizable as she assumes an Australian accent to play Fran from Strictly Ballroom.

The 26-year-old daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis looks sensational in the clip, getting the crowd into hysterical laughter with the ease and panache of a seasoned thespian.

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Making a splash: Rumer Willis is dynamic in For The Record: Baz Luhrmann

Making a splash: Rumer Willis is dynamic in For The Record: Baz Luhrmann

In the short video, Rumer can be seen performing a famous scene out of 1992 Baz Luhrmann film Strictly Ballroom.

Embodying the role of Fran, Rumer tries to convince her future partner Scott to take her on.

Scott says: 'Look, a beginner has no right to approach an Open Amateur.'

Dancing it out: The actors all rotate roles each night of the play which mashes up The Great Gatsby, Romeo + Juliet, and Strictly Ballroom

Dancing it out: The actors all rotate roles each night of the play which mashes up The Great Gatsby, Romeo + Juliet, and Strictly Ballroom

'Yeah, well an Open Amateur has no right to dance non-Federation steps,' Rumer replies, 'but you did, didn't you?'

Scott: 'But that's different.'

It is then that Rumer gets the crowd audibly rolling with laughter as she hits her comedic marks in the iconic monologue: 'How is it different? You're just like the rest of them! You think you're different, but you're not, because you're just, you're just really scared! 

Getting into character: Rumer pictured in a scene from the Moulin Rouge portion 

Getting into character: Rumer pictured in a scene from the Moulin Rouge portion 

'You're really scared to give someone new a go, because you think, you know, they might just be better than you are! Well, you're just pathetic, and you're gutless. You're a gutless wonder! Vivir con miedo, es como vivir a medias!'

She then bursts in comedically-timed tears, eliciting a hearty chuckle from the audience. 

The play is a mash up of various films by Luhrmann, The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet and Strictly Ballroom with the cast rotating roles for each night of the play's run.

For The Record is running the play in Hollywood until October 19.  

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