London, Jan 3 (IANS) Singer Mariah Carey has reportedly been tipped to play “High School Musical” star Vanessa Hudgens’ mother in a new comedy based on an “American Idol” style TV talent show.
The R&B superstar, who has won praise for her role as a dressed-down make-up free social worker in drama “Precious”, is reportedly in talks with movie producers to portray the mum of a teenager, reports contactmusic.com.

“Mariah is eager to capitalise on her acclaimed performance in Precious with another movie. There is one project where she would play one half of a mother and daughter singing duo who audition for a TV talent show. Vanessa Hudgens has already been approached for the daughter role,” a source told showbizspy.com.

But industry insiders fear Carey, 40, will snub the part because she won’t want to be aged for the role.

“The only sticking point seems to be whether Mariah feels comfortable playing mum to a teenager. She’s a little sensitive when it comes to her age,” said the source.