Ne-Yo 'to star in romantic film'

Ne-Yo is currently on tour

R&B star Ne-Yo is set to star in, executive produce and write the soundtrack to the film Venice Beach, according to a report.

The film's storyline features a budding romance which encounters resistance from friends and loved ones, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Ne-Yo's screen credits include 2007 film Stomp the Yard.

Paul Hunter, who directed music videos for Eminem and Britney Spears, is in talks to direct the film.

Venice Beach writer Duane Adler's previous films include Save the Last Dance and its 2006 sequel, in which Ne-Yo appeared.

Ne-Yo's album In My Own Words reached the top of the Billboard 200 in 2006.

The musician has written songs for Rihanna, Celine Dion and Britney Spears.

The singer, whose real name is Shaffer Smith, is currently touring to support Year of the Gentleman, which reached number two in the UK and US album charts.