Pierce Brosnan's Springsteen ambition

British actor Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith pose as they arrive for the world premiere of "Mamma Mia" at Leicester Square in London June 30, 2008. [Agencies]

Pierce Brosnan wants to star in a musical about Bruce Springsteen. The 55-year-old actor - who debuts his vocal talents in the ABBA-inspired musical 'Mamma Mia!' - has got the taste for singing on screen, and is keen to take on the challenge of performing Springsteen's most famous tracks.

Pierce told BANG Showbiz: "I'd love to see a musical of Springsteen songs. His songs have got such imagery and poetry. I would like to star in it - I'd have a crack at it. I really enjoyed doing 'Mamma Mia!' so why not? In for a penny, in for a pound!" Pierce's 'Mamma Mia!' co-star Colin Firth had another suggestion for a band-based musical.

He laughed: "My son suggested Radiohead, but I don't think that's particularly upbeat - it wouldn't have people dancing in the aisles!" 'Mamma Mia!' is released worldwide later this month.