Los Angeles, April 3 : Actress-singer Selena Gomez is reportedly set to star in William H. Macy's directorial debut "Rudderless". It's a musical drama about a man who forms a band and sings songs written by his deceased son.

The 20-year-old will be seen along with actors Anton Yelchin, Laurence Fishburne and Billy Crudup, reports femalefirst. co. uk.

Actor-turned-director Macy, currently seen on TV show "Shameless", will also star in the movie alongside his wife, "Desperate Housewives" actress Felicity Huffman.

Macy co-wrote the script with Casey Twenter and Jeff Robison.

The film is being produced by Unified Pictures and Amberdale, and filming is due to begin in Oklahoma this month.(IANS)