"Pop Idol" winner Will Young looks to have secured his first film role.

Working alongside Dame Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins, Young is set to star in musical "Mrs Henderson Presents".

14:07 30 July 2004

"Pop Idol" winner Will Young looks to have secured his first film role.

Working alongside Dame Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins, Young is set to star in musical "Mrs Henderson Presents".

The film centres around Laura Henderson, who founded the Windmill Theatre in London. In the 1930s the theatre was the first place in London to show nude models on stage .

Dame Judi is set to play Henderson, with Bob Hoskins playing theatre manger Vivian Van Damm.

According to The Sun, Young had a series of meetings with Hoskins and casting directors. They were highly impressed with a screen test from the singer and he was shortlisted for a leading role in the 10 million musical.

Young is now expected to sign on to the project in the next few days, with production beginning in September.

An insider from the production team told The Sun: "Will really impressed the production company. He isn't just a brilliant singer, he is also a capable actor. It would be a dream for Will to star alongside stars like Judi Dench and he is really keen to finalise the negotiations.

"The film will have quite a bit of nudity - especially on stage at The Windmill. Most of Will's scenes will be on stage so there's a chance he'll have to strip off too," the Sun's source saucily added.