Clarke: 'Emma Roberts could outdo Julia'

Noel Clarke has claimed that Emma Roberts could potentially be a "bigger" star than her aunt Julia Roberts.

The director, who worked with the 19-year-old Emma on his new film 4.3.2.1, says that he is certain that the rising actress is destined to reach movie star status.

Clarke told BANG Showbiz: "Emma was great. Emma was the second or third person to sign up and get on board, she wanted to do the movie from the beginning. I appreciated that. She gave 100 percent and for her to come over and do a small British film like this is hopefully testament to what we did with the film.

"I think she could be bigger than Julia. I think she most definitely could be better. She's young. You won't realise this yet, but in a few years time you'll think, 'Oh yeah, Noel did say that'."

Clarke recently revealed that he wrote 4.3.2.1. in less than a month after being criticised for his portrayal of female characters.