EXC: Dua Lipa is set to record the theme song for Greta Gerwig’s live-action Barbie movie

Dua Lipa has another exciting project in the works as she will be recording the theme song for the highly anticipated Barbie movie.

In Greta Gerwig’s live-action Barbie movie, Margot Robbie will take on the role of the iconic doll, while Ryan Gosling will star as Ken.

And MailOnline can reveal that singer Dua, 27, will also be involved in the project, as she will release a hit song written especially for the film.

In addition to writing the theme song for the star-studded epic, Dua will also star as a mermaid version of Barbie, with a first-look snap of her in costume.

It’s fantastic! In addition to writing the theme song for the star-studded epic, Dua will also star as a mermaid version of Barbie, with a first-look snap of her in costume

While the news was well received by many enthusiastic fans, many were angry that Aqua’s 1997 song Barbie Girl was not used, while others called for Britney Spears to be the lead singer of the theme song.

A spokeswoman for Dua declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline.

In addition to writing a pop anthem for the live-action movie, Dua will also star as a barbie doll, alongside Margot as the character’s protagonist.

A first-look snap shared on the Barbie movie’s official Instagram page showed Dua dressed as a mermaid version of the iconic Mattel doll.

The levitating hitmaker showed off her incredible figure in a shimmering blue bralet and matching skirt as she embodied a mermaid.

She accessorized her sensational look with a beaded necklace and hoop earrings, while opting for a blue eyeshadow palette.

Dua wore a vibrant blue wig that fell over her shoulders in glamorous waves to complete the look.

Alongside the photo, her role was revealed in a caption, which read, “Dua Lipa. This Barbie is a mermaid.’

Reacting to the news, excited fans took to the comment section to pour over her and share their excitement that she will be starring as a Barbie doll.

Many fans simply put her name under the post as they shared their shock and joy at the star-studded lineup.

Dua will star as just one version of Barbie, as the iconic doll will be brought to life by a series of stars, each taking on an aspect of the versatile character.

Sex Education’s Emma Mackey will star as a Barbie who won a “Nobel Prize in Physics,” while Hari Nef will play a doctor’s version of the doll.

With Margot leading the all-inclusive cast, Nicola Coughlan stars as a diplomat version of the doll, while Sharon Rooney plays a Barbie lawyer and Alexandra Shipp is an author.

Speculation about Dua’s involvement in the project was first teased when the official Instagram for the film was launched.

The account followed 15 people involved in the film, including Dua, leading to speculation that she would appear.

Her breakthrough in acting comes after Dua became a household name in 2018 when her single, One Kiss, topped the charts around the world.

A year later, she won the Brit Award for Song of the Year and scooped Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording at the Grammys.

Last year it was revealed that she had left her management company TaP Music and is now managed by her father, Dukagjin.