Eminem to star in western remake

Eminem is reportedly lined up to star in a re-make of a 1957 Richard Boone western.

The rapper has been linked to the remake of Have Gun - Will Travel for Paramount. The film will see Eminem as a present day bounty hunter, Variety reports.

Eminem (real name Marshall Mathers) has already made his name in Hollywood with the 2002 movie 8 Mile.