There's nothing holy about that! Sports Illustrated model Kate Upton plays raunchy nun in sexy adaptation of the Three Stooges

Last updated at 5:51 PM on 8th December 2011

The original short films followed the hilarious trio as they told jokes and got themselves into sticky situations.

But the modern-day adaptation of The Three Stooges looks worlds away from the iconic tale if the trailer is anything to go by.

Rather than the slapstick humour, viewers are more likely to be left open-mouthed by the incredible sight of Kate Upton in a bikini.

Star of the show: Sports Illustrated model Kate Upton stars as a sexy nun in a new adaptation of The Three Stooges

The Sports Illustrated model plays an unlikely nun in steamy scenes which see her emerging from a swimming pool at a convent where the Stooges grew up.

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Still wearing the religious headpiece, the 19-year-old wows the Three Stooges in a cutaway swimsuit showing off her enviable curves.

Showing off her curves: Kate emerges from the pool still wearing her nun habit as The Three Stooges, Curly, Moe and Larry, look on in amazement

Showing off her curves: Kate emerges from the pool still wearing her nun headpiece as The Three Stooges, Curly, Moe and Larry, look on in amazement

Funny trio: The jokers, played by Sean Hayes (Larry), Chris Diamantopoulos (Moe) and Will Sasso (Curly), can't take their eyes off the stunning blonde

She greets the gaping jokesters before innocent Curly says: 'Hiya Sister Bernice. There' something different about you, did you get a haircut?'

Curly is played by Will Sasso, while his partners in crime and Sean Hayes (Larry) and Chris Diamantopoulos (Moe).

Kate isn't the only sexy star in the film. Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara plays a character named Lydia.

Sexy: The 19-year-old, who plays Sister Bernice in the film, was named Rookie of the Year after her appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Plenty of babes: Kate isn't the only sexy star in the movie, Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara plays a character named Lydia

In the trailer, she is seen in a tight pink sweater and fitting black skirt as she struts down the middle of a road as the boys look on.

Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson is also in the movie but doesn't appear to be showing off her slimmed down figure.

She plays a nun named Sister Rosemary and is seen wearing her traditional full nun's habit with only her face showing.

Dressed more traditionally: Glee cheerleader coach Jane Lynch plays Mother Superior in an orphanage where the boys grew up, while Jennifer Hudson plays another nun

That's why she won an Oscar: Jennifer belts out a tune with her powerful cords which has the Stooges up and dancing

The 30-year-old uses her powerful voice to provide some soulful tunes in the movie.

Jane Lynch, who plays terrifying cheerleader coach Sue Sylvester in Glee, is cast perfectly as Mother Superior to keep the nuns in check.

Even Jersey Shore stars have been roped in. JWoww, Snooki, Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino and Ronniw Ortiz-Magro provide some Guido/Guidette humour.

Who else did they get? Jersey Shore stars, including JWoww and Snooki, also join the star-studded cast

Do you trust him? Snooki sits nervously next to Moe who holds a mysterious box

Did you see that coming? In this hilarious scene, Moe plants one of the Stooges infamous eye pokes on the reality star

Ouch! Snooki screams in pain and covers he eyes as Moe laughs hysterically at his prank

In one hilarious scene, Snooki is seen sitting next to Moe nervously on a couch.

He holds a brown box and tells her he got her a present, begging: 'Go on, open it.'

His hand appears through the box and he proceeds to poke Snooki in both eyes.

She cries out in pain but the prankster just laughs hysterically.

Not so cute: In the film, the Stooges are dropped off at the convent as babies and later set out to save their childhood home

Who is in the cast? Fans of the old films will be anticipating the new release to see how it stacks up

In the film, the Stooges are dropped off at the convent as babies and later set out to save their childhood home.

They become embroiled in an oddball murder plot while also stumbling into starring in a phenomenally successful TV reality show.

The troubled film failed to get off the ground for a decade dur to casting problems and development troubles.

Finally being made: The troubled film failed to get off the ground for a decade due to casting and development problems

Silly: Along the way, the boys become embroiled in an oddball murder plot while also stumbling into starring in a phenomenally successful TV reality show

Looking back: In the 1960s, the Three Stooges were played by Larry Fine, Moe Howard and Shemp Howard, who stepped in for his younger brother Curly after he had a stroke

Jim Carrey was set to play Curly and reportedly even gained 40 pounds for the role but ultimately dropped out because he did nit want to endanger his health by gaining up to 70 pounds.

Benicio del Toro was in talks to play Moe but then later dropped out and Hank Azaria was apparently also considered for the part.

Sean Penn was already set to play Larry but dropped out to concentrate on his charitable efforts in Haiti.

Johnny Knoxville, Andy Samberg and Shane Jacobson were also all on the short list to play Moe, Larry and Curly, respectively.

The film is due for release on April 4.

Antics: Jim Carrey was apparently lined up to play Curly and even gained 40 pounds for the role but dropped out as he did not want to endanger his health

Curly's at it again: The loveable character during one of his numerous antics