Timberlake set for West End summer 2006

American pop superstar Justin Timberlake will move to London next summer so he can star on the West End stage.

The singer is desperate to break into theatre after impressing with his first steps into movie acting - Kevin Spacey has already endorsed his acting credentials after the pair co-starred in upcoming film Edison.

According to reports, Spacey - artistic director at the city's Old Vic Theatre - has offered Timberlake a role in his production of Arthur Miller's Resurrection Blues, which he has already hired acclaimed filmmaker Robert Altman to direct.

A source tells British newspaper The Sun: "Justin has been looking for a chance to have a go at a theatre role. It fits in with his bigger plans."

According to reports, Timberlake and girlfriend Cameron Diaz will rent a house in London, where the actress has filming commitments next year.

The source adds: "The pair have decided to turn it into a foreign adventure. They are keen to absorb as much British culture as possible while they are here."