One Direction Star Lands Movie Role

Harry Styles has landed his first major film role opposite Tom Hardy.

The One Direction hunk is jetting across the pond to star in World War II blockbuster Dunkirk - which is being directed by legendary filmmaker Christopher Nolan who helmed The Dark Night trilogy - opposite the Hollywood actor and Oscar winner Mark Rylance.

A source revealed: "Harry has gone straight in at the top. Dunkirk will be massive.

"He was asked to audition for the part - which will be substantial - and impressed Christopher. This is now a great chance for him to show his acting skills and put himself in the frame for more huge movie roles.

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