Britney Spears is making a film set in the

world of motor racing.(Photo source: CRIENGLISH.com)

BEIJING, May 13-- Britney Spears is making a film set in the world of motor racing.

The 23-year-old pop princess has signed up to produce the US$55 million drama called Trading Paint and is expected to take a starring role.

Spears, who recently announced she is expecting a baby with husband Kevin Federline, wants to forge a new career in the movies.

She made her big-screen debut in the film Crossroads in 2002.

Details of Britney's new project were announced today at the Cannes Film Festival.

Trading Paint is set in the rough-and-tumble world of Nascar racing.

The plot revolves around the rivalry between two racing drivers who lost touch after both surviving a terrible crash, according to industry magazine Screen International.

Years later they are brought together for a final race by a young woman a part likely to be played by Britney.

The film begins shooting next year.

(Source: CRIENGLISH.com)