London, March 19 (IANS) Actress Taylor Swift has been roped in to lend her voice in the upcoming animated film "The Lorax".
The 21-year-old singer will join the cast to voice the love interest of actor Zac Efron's character in the film, reports contactmusic.com.
Based on Dr. Seuss children's book, the movie will also star Danny DeVito, Betty White, Ed Helms and Rob Rigglein, the tale contains a message about the importance of preserving the environment.
Chris Renaud is directing the picture which is being made by studios Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment and it will be released in March 2012.