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Ant and Dec to star in sci-fi movie?

Television presenters Ant and Dec are reported to have landed roles in a science fiction movie called 'Alien Autopsy'.

According to reports, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly will play two alien hunters who are trying to record extra-terrestrial footage.

Jonny Campbell, who was behind the television series 'Shameless', is set to direct the upcoming film.

According to The Sun, a spokesperson for the pair said: "They're overjoyed to have won the roles."

Ant and Dec began their careers as actors, starring in the television series 'Byker Grove', before going on to launch music careers.

They later moved to television, presenting children's shows initially and then fronting 'Pop Idol' and 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here'.

In 2003 the duo made cameo appearances in 'Love Actually'.

Ant & Dec - Set for movie?
Ant & Dec - Set for movie?
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