Beyonce set for Eartha Kitt role

Beyonce is in talks to play the late Eartha Kitt in a new film.

After portraying Etta James in 'Cadillac Records' and emulating Diana Ross in 'Dreamgirls', the singer/actress is hoping to complete a trilogy of diva roles by taking on original Catwoman Kitt on the big screen.

"I was going to do a film about Eartha Kitt," she said. "It's a great story, but I don't know if it's still happening.

"If it does, it'll just fall into place."

Kitt died on Christmas Day after losing her battle with colon cancer, aged 81.