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Now Chico to take to big screen

NEW ROLE: Chico

Screen Daily reported that the film will be based on Chico's adventures as a former male stripper.

Lunchbox is thought to be a raunchy comedy about a stripping troupe on tour in Europe.

Screen Daily said the film would start shooting in June in the UK, Spain, and France.

Director

Chico Slimani has co-written the script with his brother, actor JC Mac, and the director.

The £2.9 million feature is being financed by private equity investment.

X Factor finalist Chico, 34, who recently signed a recording contract with music giant Sony BMG, is co-producing the film.

A spokeswoman for Chico said the film would not be a life story as such, but would draw on Chico's own experiences.

X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne's spokeswoman denied the report that she was in talks to play a corrupt show promoter.

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