Dan Aykroyd will play Britney Spears' father in a new film based on the teenage singer's life.
Aykroyd said Spears has "the essence of greatness" after seeing her act. Britney will reportedly play herself in the movie.
Aykroyd said, "She told me that she and her mother admired my work and then offered me the role." He plays a tough ex-navy man who is determined his daughter does not pursue a pop career.
