Harry Styles isn't the only former One Direction star trying his hand at acting.Zayn Malik has just accepted his first film role in the animated movie 10 Lives, according to Variety.The 29-year-old singer-songwriter has joined a cast featuring Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley and three-time BAFTA winner Mo Gilligan.
Going Hollywood: Harry Styles isn't the only former One Direction star trying his hand at acting after Zayn Malik accepted his first film role, according to Variety (pictured 2018)Derry Girl's star Dylan Llewellyn and Sophie Okonedo of Hotel Rwanda fame are also set to voice characters in the new film.
Variety describes 10 Lives as the story of a 'pampered and selfish cat' who receives a 10th life after wasting his first nine.Duck Duck Goose director Chris Jenkins is slated to direct 10 Lives as well.
First film role: Zayn Malik will appear in the animated movie 10 Lives, which is the story of a 'pampered and selfish cat' who receives a 10th life after wasting his first nine (pictured 2018) Stars: Simone Ashley and Mo Gilligan are also part of the star-studded castThe news of Malik's casting came just a day after he shared a rare selfie to social media.
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