London (PTI): Actress Anne Hathaway is in talks to play her movie idol Judy Garland in an upcoming film based on Gerald Clarke's biography, "Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland."

The 26-year-old actress is said to be so keen to appear in the movie that she may have to sacrifice other projects, which include a lead role in a comedy called "The Fiance," the Daily Mail reported in it's online edition.

The movie charts Judy's rise to fame and her struggle with drink and drugs.

"Anne dearly wants to do a musical and this could be her chance. The big attraction is that it really will be her singing, not recordings of Judy. She is determined to do it justice," a source said.

"If she nails the part, she will be a shoo-in for some big awards," source added.

The Weinstein Company has optioned the film and stage rights to the Garland story.

"Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland" published in 2000, details how the actress and singer was plagued by personal problems and mistreated by employers, family and lovers.

In 1999, the American Film Institute placed her among the ten greatest female stars in the history of American cinema.

Garland died in 1969 at the age of 47 due to accidental drug overdose.