Justin joins comedy film cast

US singer Justin Timberlake will join the cast of Mike Myers' new comedy flick The Love Guru.


Although Timberlake has made his name as a pop star, he has already delved into the world of acting, recently starring in gritty drama Alpha Dog.

It will also be the second time the SexyBack star has collaborated with Austin Powers mastermind Myers, after both provided voices for Shrek The Third.

Myers, who is co-producing the comedy, plays a man raised by gurus who goes on to give marriage guidance.

Justin will star as a professional hockey player who has an affair with the wife of a fellow team mate, leading to disastrous results.

The singer will appear alongside Jessica Alba and Romany Malco in the movie as well as Verne Troyer who played Mini Me in the Austin Powers series.

Filming is expected to start next month in Canada.