Russell Crowe has confirmed reports he's in talks to take on Kris Kristofferson's role in a remake of Barbra Streisand movie A Star Is Born - but Beyonce is no longer attached to the project.
The odd couple were linked to the leading roles in the remake of the 1976 film, in which has-been rocker Kristofferson fell for aspiring pop star Streisand.
Crowe, who tasted rock star success as the frontman of Thirty Odd Foot Of Grunts, admits he's still interested in making the movie - but doesn't think Beyonce is.
He tells U.S. news show Extra, "I think she's pulled out of it. I'm still chatting about it. It's one of those stories that's been made a lot, but I think it's still quite a big focus - you can see that in terms of the popularity of things like American Idol."
And Crowe admits he's an unlikely fan of the TV talent show's wannabe talent: "I have been known to spend many an hour watching American Idol; it's a compelling piece of TV."
But Crowe is back on the big screen next month as he takes on the legendary role of Robin Hood in Ridley Scott's remake.
Robin Hood is released 12th May.
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