Carrie Underwood lands debut movie role

Published Feb 4 2010, 15:52 GMT  |  By Lara Martin

Carrie Underwood has reportedly landed her debut movie role in an upcoming project inspired by teenage surfing hero Bethany Hamilton.

According to People, the 'Cowboy Casanova' star has been cast in Soul Surfer, a biopic about Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack in 2003.

She will reportedly play Hamilton's church youth counselor Sarah Hill.

Speaking to the magazine, Hamilton said: "Sarah has been my best friend since I was very young. After my shark attack, she always knew what to say to push me on... I can't wait to see her on set."

Underwood is reported to be filming her role in Hawaii next week. The movie, which co-stars AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt, will be released this summer.