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Green Day have denied reports that they will star in the movie adaptation of their album American Idiot.

Frontman Billy Joe Armstrong says even though the band will write the script and produce the film they will not make an appearance.

According to IOL.com he said: "I'm going to be involved in some of the writing and production for the movie, which will be like a mix of The Who's albums and films, Tommy and Quadrophenia.

"You won't see us appearing in starring roles because we're not actors. We will leave that to the professionals."