Drake to star alongside Al Pacino

Drake could soon be starring alongside Al Pacino and Susan Sarandon in a new thriller.

Yes, the rapper's set to return to acting roots in a move called 'Arbitrage' in which Pacino will play a corrupt banker.

Former Bond girl Eva Green will also star in the movie as Pacino's onscreen mistress, with Sarandon as his wife.

Drake's role, if he signs up, is unclear. Filming is due to begin in March.

The Canadian star rose to fame playing a high school student in teenage show Degrassi: The Next Generation.