Fergie cast in Rob Marshall’s star studded ensemble Nine

Solo artist and Black Eyed Peas member Fergie has reportedly been cast as one of the final puzzle pieces in Rob Marshall’s ensemble musical, “Nine.” In her first significant leading role on the big screen, Fergie rounds out the cast with several other well known female leads in the film, including Academy Award winners Kate Hudson (announced Wednesday), Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Sophia Loren and Marion Cotillard.

The musical revolves around the women in the life of the male lead character, Guido Contini, originally cast as Javier Bardem but he had to drop out and the role will now be played by two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis. The show is loosely based on the life of Italian director Federico Fellini, and inspired by his masterpiece, “8,” “Nine” opened on Broadway in 1982 and was revived starring (amongst others) Antonio Banderas (and later, John Stamos), Mary Stuart Masterson, Jane Krakowski, Chita Rivera and Laura Benanti.

Fergie has had smaller roles on the big screen in recent years, including 2007′s “Grindhouse” and 2006′s “Poseidon.” She began her acting career as a childhood star on the small screen on the show “Kids Incorporated.”

“Nine” begins shooting in October.