Jonathan Rhys Meyers is to portray Joe Strummer in an upcoming drama.

The Tudors actor will lead the cast of London Town, which features The Clash as part of the main story, reports Screen Daily.

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Production has begun in the UK for the film, which will also star Into the Woods' Daniel Huttlestone, Dougray Scott and Natascha McElhone.

Set in the 1970s, the film will follow the life of a 14-year-old boy (Huttlestone) whose life is changed dramatically after his estranged mother introduces him to The Clash.

The film has also secured the rights to several of The Clash's songs for the soundtrack.

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Derrick Borte will direct the drama from a script by Kirsten Sheridan, Sonya Gildea and Matthew Brown.

Rhys Meyers has previously portrayed Elvis Presley and Henry VIII in Elvis and The Tudors, respectively.

Joe Strummer died at the age of 50 in 2002 due to an undiagnosed congenital heart defect,

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