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Is Rebel Wilson Gearing Up To Play Adele In A New Biopic?

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Could Rebel Wilson be gearing up to play pop sensation Adele in a forthcoming biopic?

Reports suggest that the ‘Pitch Perfect’ star is hoping to bolster her CV with more dramatic roles, having become known for her comedic prowess.

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A source told the Daily Star: “Rebel has always wanted to prove she can cut it as a serious actress.

“This is going to be a huge challenge for her because Adele is a legend at the peak of her popularity.

“She thinks that this role could be the making of her career and transform her into a major movie star.

“She knows that she can’t go on playing wacky fat girl roles forever.”

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It’s claimed that Wilson has already nailed Adele’s London accent.

The source added: “Rebel can’t match Adele’s vocal talents but she can certainly sing. And, with a little technical wizardry, she’ll sound just like her in the movie.”

“She is desperately hoping to get Adele’s blessing.”

Wilson has said in the past that she’s been mistaken for the Tottenham-born singer.

“Sometimes I get confused for Adele,” she told Radio 1. “And I’m like are you kidding me? Are you serious she’s like well better.”

She added: “I love musical theatre. In high school I was in productions of Grease and Fiddler On The Roof.

“I just loved singing all the time in boarding school. I would just sing, sing, sing and drive the other girls crazy but I wasn’t formally trained.

“I always thought if I wasn’t a professional actress I would go on X Factor or Pop Idol and I would crush it.”

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