Britney Spears is gearing up to play a killer lesbian in Quentin Tarantino’s remake of the cult classic Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

The pop star was reportedly hand-picked by the Pulp Fiction director for the role of dancer Varla, originally played by Tura Satana in the 1965 film.

New role: Britney Spears, pictured here in LA yesterday, is being lined up to star in Quentin Tarantino's next film

The movie follows three wild strippers who go on a rampage in the desert, with Spears' character killing a man with her bare hands in one bloody scene.  

The troubled singer, who famously kissed Madonna at the 2003 MTV Awards, will also appear in sex scenes with another girl.

Tarantino is yet to cast the roles of the remaining two strippers.

A source said: 'Quentin is convinced Britney will be brilliant. She's delighted. She thinks it could turn her career around.

That kiss: Britney Spears and Madonna at the 2003 MTV Awards

'It is perfect Tarantino material. He wanted to get Britney first. She's playing the most important character.'

Spears' is yet to earn praise for her acting on the big screen.

She starred in the 2002 film Crossroads which earned her Razzie Awards for Worst Actress and for Worst Original Song.

But her recent acting turns in the US television series How I Met Your Mother were widely praised by critics.

Original: Tura Satana played Varla the 1965 cult classic Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!