London, Sept 24 : Popstar Justin Timberlake has reportedly been roped in to play founder of social networking site Facebook in a new movie.

According to Daily Variety, ‘SexyBack’ singer will be playing the role of Facebook founding president Sean Parker.

Adventureland star Jesse Eisenberg and The Other Boleyn Girl actor Andrew Garfield are likely to join the film’s star cast, reports the Daily Star.

The shooting of the film will begin in Boston, Massachusetts next month (Oct09). (ANI)