Avril Lavigne is putting her music career on hold to be an actress...

Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne is set to put her music career on hold after landing her first lead role in a movie.

The singer has toyed with acting in the past, taking on minor roles in last year's The Flock and film Fast Food Nation. She also provided the voice for a character in 2006 animated movie Over The Hedge.

But now the Avster is stepping up her career as a serious thespian with her first starring role - and she insists it will be totally different to her previous work.

She's been telling The London Paper, "I've got a film role coming up - something you wouldn't expect from me, something deep and dark."

Oooh we're intrigued! And we'll keep you posted obvs...