JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - TIMBERLAKE HEADS FOR WEST END STAGE

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE is eager to test his acting skills on London's legendary West End stage.

The CRY ME A RIVER hunk, 22, has been encouraged to perform in front a live audience by Hollywood actor KEVIN SPACEY, who is convinced the singer's talents will shine in the theatre - as well as on the big screen.

Timberlake, who will make his movie debut alongside Spacey in EDISON, says, "Kevin has got me reading all kinds of new material and it's really opening my mind.

"He believes in me as an actor and we have discussed working together on stage."