Miley Cyrus to Star in Nicholas Sparks Movie

Miley Cyrus is currently making news for dating Justin Gaston.

But the teen sensation is hoping to broaden her image by starring in an untitled film by Notebook author Nicholas Sparks. The role is reportedly  being written especially for Cyrus.

After hearing that Miley was a fan of A Walk to Remember, the author agreed to write an untitled novel (due in fall 2009) and simultaneously work on a screenplay adaptation for the movie.

Sparks told Variety that the Cyrus clan was "very familiar with the work I've done in the past. That played a role in this project coming together."