George Michael takes up acting

London (ANI): English singer songwriter George Michael, 45, is all set to make his acting debut in a new US telly show.

He will appear portraying himself in fantasy drama Eli Stone, the Sun reported. The former Wham! lead singer is joined by Brit actor Jonny Lee Miller, who plays Eli, a lawyer who has hallucinations based around George's song lyrics.

The episodes are each named after one of Michael's hits, with the pilot show called Faith. Other episodes include Freedom, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go and I Want Your Sex. The show also features Titanic actor Victor Garber, and it kicks of on the Sci Fi Channel in the UK on October 6.