US R&B star Beyonce has expressed her desire to play Wonder Woman in a movie adaptation of the classic comic book character.

The singer said she had met with Warner Brothers and DC Comics to discuss the potential for the film.

"I want to do a superhero movie and what would be better than Wonder Woman? And it would be a very bold choice,” she told the Los Angeles Times.

Beyonce, who releases her new album 'I Am...Sasha Fierce' later this month, said a black Wonder Woman “would be a powerful thing”.

The former Destiny's Child star has launched a successful acting career alongside her work as a solo artist.

Her film credits include Dreamgirls and Austin Powers.

(by Jason Gregory)