Los Angeles, June 2 (IANS) Singer Beyonce Knowles has been roped in to lend her voice in an animated film titled “Epic”.

The 30-year-old R&B superstar will voice the character of Queen Tara, reports contactmusic.com.
Knowles has joined the likes of Colin Farrell, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Knoxville, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler and Josh Hutcherson, who have signed the project.
Directed by Chris Wedge of “Ice Age” fame, the film follows the story of a teenage girl who, after finding herself magically dropped into a secret universe, teams up with a unique group of characters to help save the world.
The animated movie is slated to hit theatres May 24 next year.