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Nicole Scherzinger has reportedly got Andrew Lloyd Webber’s support to star as Norma Desmond in a film adaptation of Sunset Boulevard.
The former Pussycat Doll, 47, won critical and public acclaim for her recent portrayal of the faded silent film star on Broadway.
Nicole is reported to be ‘100% committed’ to the musical, which won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
The LA source told The Mirror: ‘Andrew wants to make the movie with Nicole. He feels the momentum after the Broadway run needs to be harnessed.
‘There is a sense that this is closer than ever now which, for Andrew, will be a delight, given the years he’s worked for it.’
Nicole Scherzinger reportedly has Andrew Lloyd Webber’s support to star as Norma Desmond in a film adaptation of Sunset Boulevard
Nicole Scherzinger reportedly has Andrew Lloyd Webber’s support to star as Norma Desmond in a film adaptation of Sunset Boulevard
The source went on to claim that filming could begin as early as next year if the project progresses in time.
They said: ‘Andrew feels Nicole and the cast have the appeal to bring musicals back to the Oscars. People forget the film versions of Les Miserables and Chicago both blew up in cinemas and scored rafts of awards.’
Nicole has previously discussed the possibility of starring in a film adaptation of the musical, admitting earlier this year: ‘That’s my dream.
‘So I’m manifesting it right now.’
The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for Andrew and Nicole for comment.
The claims come after Nicole reportedly brought the house down with her final dramatic performance in Sunset Boulevard last month.
The singer took to the stage one last time as the silent movie star and left fans stunned with her chilling finale look, featuring theatrical blood dripping down her neck.
The claims com after Nicole reportedly brought the house down with her final dramatic performance in Sunset Boulevard last month
Nicole has won rave reviews for her role in the gritty classic.
In the lead up to her final show, tributes poured in to her via Nicole’s social media. Her vocal coach described her as ‘an absolute force of nature’.
He revealed that on their first session, she looked at him right in the eyes and said: ‘I’m a good student. Tell me what I need to do and I’m gonna get it done.’
Nicole praised the production on Instagram at the time, writing: ‘Today, the sun sets on Sunset Blvd for the final time.
‘After living and breathing Norma Desmond for the past two years, it’s almost impossible to grasp that today is the last show. What began as a limited run, then extended, now somehow, nearly 10 months on Broadway have flown by.
‘Norma’’ story is for anyone who’s ever felt alone. Lonely. Abandoned. Outcast.
‘For anyone who never felt like they belonged.
‘For those who once loved something deeply and had it taken from them, aching to reclaim it.
‘For the dreamers. The fighters. The believers. The warriors. For those unshakable in their purpose and power, doing what they love most.
‘”This is my life. It always will be. There is nothing else.”‘
