Aguilera to Star in Burlesque Movie?

7 months ago 19th Apr 06:30

Singer Christina Aguilera is reportedly set to swap the stage for the bigscreen by taking on her first lead movie role - as a burlesque dancer.

The Dirrty hitmaker has garnered a string of small acting roles in recent years, with cameos in 2004 animated hit Shark Tale and an upcoming appearance as herself in Judd Apatow film, Get Him to the Greek.

But now the star is rumoured to be in negotiations to take on her firstfull length project - in new movie Burlesque, written by Steven Antin, the brother of Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin.

Dancing With the Stars' professional Julianne Hough has also been linked to the film - she is reportedly in talks to star alongside Aguilera as a pregnant showgirl.

A representative for the studio confirmed the movie is in development, but tells E! Online it is "too preliminary to comment on" casting.

Burlesque is due to begin filming in January 2010.