Selena Gomez to star in `Rudderless`

London: Singer-actress Selena Gomez will star in William H Macy`s directorial debut, ‘Rudderless’, a film about a man who forms a band and sings songs written by his deceased son.

The 20-year-old has signed on to star in the movie along with `Star Trek` actor Anton Yelchin, `The Matrix` star Laurence Fishburne and Billy Crudup, reported Deadline. The musical drama is about a man who creates a band in honour of his deceased son after discovering songs written by him. ‘Fargo’ actor Macy, who is currently starring on the US TV remake of `Shameless`, will also star in the film alongside his wife, `Desperate Housewives` actress Felicity Huffman. The actor-turned-director co-wrote the film`s script with Casey Twenter and Jeff Robison. It is due to begin filming in Oklahoma in April. Gomez can currently be seen in the risque drama `Spring Breakers` along with Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson and James Franco. PTI