Leona Lewis To Play Mariah Carey In Broadway Musical?

Mariah Carey wants former X Factor winner Leona Lewis to play her in a Broadway musical, according to reports.

Carey is understood to be in talks about a production that will chart her own career.

A source told the Mirror newspaper: "Mariah's not sure if she'll star in it herself. If she doesn't, names being tossed around include High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens and Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria.

"But Mariah secretly likes the idea of Leona Lewis playing her.

"Not only is she exotic, she's the only one who they reckon would be able to tackle Mariah's eight-octave vocal range."

Lewis has become a star name in America since she won the reality TV talent contest in 2006.

Carey is reported to have agreed to the production following discussions with her husband, Nick Cannon, over the Christmas period in Aspen.

A spokesperson said: "Mariah is in talks for a Broadway musical to be made about her life in 2009."

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