Coldplay star Chris Martin is collaborating with Ricky Gervais on a new movie soundtrack.

The comedy man has drafted in the musician for the upcoming David Brent film Life On The Road.

Gervais revealed the news on Twitter at the weekend with a picture of himself and Martin.

He added: "Still buzzing from our first studio session this week recording the David Brent soundtrack album. Too much fun."

Life On The Road will document Office character Brent as he attempts to live his dream of being a rock star.

It will star Gervais in the role of Brent, with the Brit also writing and directing the film.

Martin meanwhile previously worked with Gervais on his TV show Extras.

He starred in a 2006 episode and performed the Coldplay song 'Fix You'.

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