Babyshambler attempts acting

Jan 8, 2007, 12:30 GMT

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Pete Doherty is set to make his acting debut with a lead movie role.

The Babyshambles frontman is set to star alongside British actress Kelly Brook, 27, in a remake of 'Carry On Cruising'.

A source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Pete was approached about playing a wannabe rock star who works as a performer on a cruise ship.

"It's a rags to riches tale where in the end he gets it all - the lifestyle, the money and the girl."

The modern day remake of the hit 1962 British comedy will see Pete fall for beautiful brunette Kelly, who plays a dancer working on the cruise ship.

However, Pete's fiancée Kate Moss - who recently had her relationship with the rocker blessed in a Buddhist ceremony in Thailand - is said to be unhappy about the plans.

While Kate is keen to finalise plans for the pair's impending wedding, Pete is in "serious" talks about his silver screen debut.

Filming is due to start at the end of this year but it isn't yet 100 per cent clear if the former Libertines singer will accept the role.

The source added: "As well as Kate being his main priority, he still wants Babyshambles to be a huge part of his life.

"While Kate encourages Pete with everything he does, she would much prefer him to keep his music career as his main focus."

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