Deadline have reported that Hollywood star Chris Evans is in talks to play Gene Kelly in a new film biopic, written and produced by John Logan.

The film is said to be based on an original concept (created by Evans), which centres on a 12-year old boy who works at MGM in 1952 and creates an imaginary friendship with the Gene Kelly while he works on his next film.

Evans is best known for portraying Captain America in the Marvel series.

No release date has been announced yet but watch this space, Besties!