Leona Lewis to Make Feature Film Debut in Upcoming Musical

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Leona Lewis is going from The X Factor UK to the big screen.

The Hollywood Reporter confirms the reality show winner will make her feature film debut in Holiday!, a British musical directed by the masterminds behind the UK's successful StreetDance franchise, Max Giwa and Dania Pasquini. The film, originally titled Walking On Sunshine, depicts a love triangle set in the midst of the holiday season.

The musical is currently shooting in both Italy and the UK, and features a soundtrack with various 80s hits, from "Don’t You Want Me Baby" by The Human League to "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper. The soundtrack will also feature Wham!'s "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go," and Madonna’s "Holiday," with which the film shares its title.

The film also stars Annabel Scholey, Hannah Arterton and Giulio Berruti, with Greg Wise and comedian Katy Brand. No word yet on what role Lewis will play.