Sarah Jessica Parker to star in ‘New Year’s Eve’

LONDON - Actress Sarah Jessica Parker has been roped in to star in “Valentine’s Day” sequel titled “New Year’s Eve”.

The 45-year-old star, who is known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in “Sex and the City”, will act alongside Robert De Niro, Hilary Swank, Ashton Kutcher and Michelle Pfeiffer in the film, reports contactmusic.com.

Also actress Halle Berry and “High School Musical” star Zac Efron are in negotiations for roles.

Parker will play the role of a mother in the film, who realises that she relies too heavily on her young daughter for company.

The film will be directed by Gerry Marshall and its production will take place in February 2011.