(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Eva Mendes is actively pursuing a stage role in London.

The Hollywood star already has a strong movie back catalogue, but has decided its time to try something different. She is also keen to live in another country for a while, so has decided to try her hand at theatre work.

Eva has her heart set on appearing in Londons prestigious West End and has hinted she could be treading the boards sooner rather than later.

I am actively, actively pursuing a play at a theatre in London, she explained.

The 37-year-old has been keen to try something new for a long time, explaining the theatre district in the London capital has always had an allure for her. She thinks its romantic, and hopes to follow in the footsteps of stars such as Sienna Miller, Keira Knightley and Elisabeth Moss by being a resounding success.

It has not happened yet but I'm hoping it will. To do something in theatre there would be a dream come true, she is quoted as saying. (C) Cover Media