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Ronan Keating is set to make his movie debut.

The Boyzone singer ‘ who has recently been working as a judge on the Australian version of ‘The X Factor’ ‘ will return Down Under next month to shoot scenes for the top secret project.

Asked when he plans to return to Oz, 34-year-old Ronan told 2Day FM’s ‘Kyle and Jackie O Show’: “I’m coming down on April 7, because I’m shooting my first movie in Australia. I just gave you a world exclusive actually.

“I can’t tell you the title but I’m going to be on set on April 10 in Sydney.

“It’s an Australian movie … I’m very excited.”

Ronan ‘ who has three children, Jack, Marie and Ali, with his wife Yvonne ‘ previously revealed he auditioned for a role in upcoming fantasy prequel ‘The Hobbit’ and was keen to launch a film career.

He said: “I don’t think I’ll get the role of the hobbit. But I would like to take on roles which nobody would expect. I don’t want to be reduced to love stories. I’d like to try dark, edgy roles. I need a challenge.”

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