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"Idol" alumna McPhee answers big-screen "Caller"

Tatiana Siegel
Tue Jun 5, 2007 1:52am EDT
Katharine McPhee poses as she arrives at the Young Hollywood Awards, which honors rising young artists in the entertainment field, in Hollywood April 22, 2007. ''American Idol'' runner-up McPhee is set to make her feature film debut as the star of the indie dark romantic comedy ''The Last Caller.'' REUTERS/Fred Prouser

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee is set to make her feature film debut as the star of the indie dark romantic comedy "The Last Caller."

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Penned by Michael Albanese, the story is described as a coming-of-age tale about a self-obsessed woman (McPhee) who searches for love, hope and meaning during a few random events with other urban seekers.

"This is the first thing that I read that I really wanted to do," said McPhee, who added that the role doesn't involve singing. "I'm up for a couple of big studio projects, but they weren't starring roles. I wanted to start off doing something a little different. It's something that a lot of people wouldn't expect me doing."

In fact, the Southern California native said the film's protagonist "is definitely a little darker than me."

McPhee, who was edged out by Taylor Hicks as winner of the fifth season of "American Idol," landed at No. 2 on the Billboard chart with her self-titled album debut on RCA/19 Recordings. Her first single, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/My Destiny," debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot Singles chart.

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