London, July 2 (IANS) Pop star Beyonce has confirmed she will lead the cast in Clint Eastwood’s ‘A Star Is Born’ remake.

The ‘Halo’ hitmaker, who has previously starred in ‘Dreamgirls’ and ‘Austin Powers: Gold Member’, has been linked to the leading lady role for months and now she has ended the speculation by revealing she’ll follow in the footsteps of Janet Gaynor, Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand for the fourth remake of the classic movie, reports express.co.uk.

‘Clint Eastwood? Can you believe that? I can’t believe it still. When I met with him I was just in awe. I’m so, so honoured that he believes in me. And I can’t wait to do this film,’ she said.

‘I represent this generation’s talent and for me to be the chosen person, as an African American woman, is incredible,’ she added.