Rapper The Game has been linked to the role of Sergeant Bosco Albert 'BA' Baracus in the film version of 1980s TV classic 'The A-Team'.
BlackFilm.com, which broke the story, says that rappers Common and Ice Cube and martial arts fighter Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson have also been linked to the character immortalised by Mr T in the TV series.
The Game, real name Jason Taylor, has previously appeared in the film 'Street Kings' and 'Waist Deep'.
'The A-Team' is due in cinemas next June.