Little Britain star Matt Lucas is in line for a role in a new movie of the classic musical Fiddler On The Roof.

A source revealed to The Sun that Matt has auditioned for the lead role of Tevye.

“Matt’s already sung for casting agents and is a strong contender to get the part.”

Though he started out in serious roles he quickly found his place in comedy, making his name as Baby George Dawes on Shooting Stars.

He made a big impression in Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland as the rotund twins Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Matt will also be appearing in the upcoming Omid Djalili comedy The Infidel.