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Lily Allen set to take on acting role

Allen - Set to star in a version of Pride and Prejudice
Allen - Set to star in a version of Pride and Prejudice

Singer Lily Allen is set to take on an acting role in a spoof movie version of 'Pride and Prejudice'.

According to The Sun, Allen will play the part of Lydia Bennett, with comedian and television presenter Russell Brand set to play her lover George Wickham.

Reports also claim that Stephen Fry will take on the role of Mr Bennett, with Carrie Fisher set to play the part of his wife.

A source told the newspaper that Allen was very eager to take on the acting role, saying: : "Lily was sent the script and just loved it".

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