Ricci excited by Timberlake

Hollywood actress Christina Ricci is desperate to begin filming her new movie Black Snake Moan, because Justin Timberlake is playing her sex-addict love interest.

The singer-turned-thespian has signed to play the Monster star's boyfriend in the gritty new drama which also stars Samuel L Jackson as a God-fearing blues musician .

Ricci gushes: "Justin's going to be great. He seems perfect for the part. He's a really sweet guy.

"It's basically about how two people can save each other and free themselves from the places they've been reduced to in society. There's a very intimate communication between my and Sam's character. It's really moving. Me and my sister are like: 'Do you think Justin will teach us how to pop and lock?' I really want him to."

Filming for the comedy begins in the next few weeks and will hit cinemas next year.