Starring as Susan Boyle: Robin Williams. Maybe.

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff
Posted Aug 24, 2009 2:12 PM CDT
Starring as Susan Boyle: Robin Williams. Maybe.
Susan Boyle.   (AP Photo)

A biopic of Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle just got some added star power, the UK tabloid Daily Star reports. Robin Williams, no stranger to cross-dressing, has been approached to play the dowdy Britain’s Got Talent songstress. “I’ve been asked if I want to play Susan in the movie,” says Mrs. Doubtfire's alter ego. “I think she’s incredible.” To prepare, he's reportedly been trying out an impersonation on friends. (More Robin Williams stories.)

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