Zac Efron has been roped in for a yet-to-be titled "sexy thriller", it has emerged.The High School Musical star is adamant to shed his teen idol image with more mature roles.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, he’s set to play the lead role in writer/producer Leslie Dixon thriller film.
The pair has previously worked together on Hairspray.
Meanwhile, it has been reported that Efron is so desperate to star alongside girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens in upcoming film ''Sucker Punch'' that he would consider cross-dressing.
The 21-year-old actor told E!: "I think it's an all-girl movie. But if there's any way to be in that film, I'd do it. I'd play a girl if I had to."
