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Kristen Bell starring in Burlesque

She'll play Christina Aguilera's bitchy rival

BY James White Oct 9th 2009 2:02AMFILED UNDER: Movie news

Forgetting Sarah Marshall's Kristen Bell will be tapping into her bitchy side for one of the main roles in Burlesque.

In the musical drama, Christina Aguilera will play a fresh-off-the-bus waif with a solid voice who fins work at a neo-burlesque club in Los Angeles (think the Pussycat Dolls meets Cabaret).

But there's trouble when Aguilera becomes a rising star among the sexy dancers - lead performer Nikki (Bell) starts to unravel when she discovers the new competition for the spotlight.

Yes, it could so easily descend into the likes of Showgirls or - worse- Glitter - but then it might also end up a guilty pleasure.

Director Steve Antin will be hoping for success when he starts filming the thing next month for a late 2010 release date.

[Source: The Hollywood Reporter]

Kristen Bell strutting about in garters and bodice? Are you in?

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1: Nocturama says

I'm in. Plus, Aguilera should play the 'villain' -- she's so fugly...............

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