Rihanna could be set to step into Whitney Houston's shoes in a remake of The Bodyguard, it is has been revealed.

The singer is being lined-up to replace Whitney Houston in the remake of the 1992 film starring Kevin Costner, reports Deadline.com.

Film executives are said to be looking for a new Whitney in a more modern take on the classic film, where the leading lady will be stalked by an obsessive fan via Twitter and other social network sites.

Other musicians lined up for the role include Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift.

(by Holly Frith)