Ewan McGregor says he would like to launch a music career - helped by Sharleen Spiteri.

The Trainspotting star has already sung on film in Moulin Rouge and Down With Love, as well as performing in musical Guys and Dolls in the West End recently.

However, according to BreakingNews.ie, McGregor would like to record a studio album with the assistance of Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri..

He explained: "I love music and I'd love to record something. Me and Sharleen Spiteri are good friends. Me and Sharleen should duet."