Washington, Mar 04 : Hollywood actor Andy Serkis will soon be hitting the studios with The Blockheads to re-record late rocker Ian Dury's beloved tunes.

Andy, who has been signed up to portray the late Blockheads frontman Ian Dury in a biopic, will rehearse classic tracks with The Blockheads band members.

The band members have given their blessings to Andy, and are thrilled about assisting him in re-recording their hit tracks.

"Andy Serkis''ll do a great job... We''re recording 12 songs for the film; it''ll be live and really retro and straight ahead," Contactmusic quoted The Blockheads band member Mick Gallagher as saying.

Meanwhile, Andy recently confessed that Ian Dury''s `Reasons To Be Cheerful', Part 3 was among his favourite tunes of all time. (ANI)