robpattzjeffbuck.jpg Robert Pattinson is reportedly being considered to play the late singer Jeff Buckley in an upcoming biopic.

A source told Now magazine, "Rob is obsessed with this project and is doing everything he can to land the part, it could be the film that makes him an Oscar contender."

Michelle Sy, who is rumoured to be producing the film, tells contactmusic.com, "I've met actors who are keen on the part and Robert was one ... The actor must be able to play music and sing, or at least make it believable he can do that." James Franco and James Marsden are also said to be vying for the role of Buckley, who passed away in 1997 after drowning in Memphis, Tennessee when he was just 30 years old.

Buckley's mother Mary Guibert is supportive of Pattinson playing her son, telling the mag, "Robert is a fine young actor. I'm flattered he's been linked to this project. When the time comes we'll give everybody an opportunity to be seen and heard."