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Britney's career moves into top gear
By This is London Last updated at 00:00am on 12.05.05
Britney Spears prepares to hit the big screen again
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 55 million dollar (£29 million) 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.
