Britney to make motor-racing film
Britney Spears is making a film set in the world of motor racing.
The 23-year-old pop princess has signed up to produce the $55m (€43.1m) drama called Trading Paint and is expected to take a starring role.
Spears, who recently announced she is expecting a baby with husband Kevin Federline, wants to forge a new career in the movies.
She made her big-screen debut in the film Crossroads in 2002.
Details of Britney’s new project were announced today at the Cannes Film Festival.
Trading Paint is set in the rough-and-tumble world of Nascar racing.
The plot revolves around the rivalry between two racing drivers who lost touch after both surviving a terrible crash, according to industry magazine Screen International.
Years later they are brought together for a final race by a young woman – a part likely to be played by Britney.
The film begins shooting next year.
