Popular Irish singer announces surprise career move as fans cry ‘I’m so excited’

POPULAR Irish singer Imelda May has announced a major surprise career move and fans have all cried “I’m so excited for this”.

The Dublin woman has revealed that she will be making her film debut in a brand new thriller titled “The People Before”.

Imelda took to Instagram yesterday to tell fans about her huge career jump.

In a delighted caption, the 49-year-old wrote: “Excited to tell you at last!!!! I’m in a movie ‘The People Before’, a thrilling thriller.”

The first screenings of the gripping new film are set to be shown at the “prestigious” Oscar qualifying festival, the Galway Film Fleadh on July 10.

The Johnny Got A Boom singer highlighted that the film will be screened on the same day as her 50th birthday, making for an extra special milestone.

Imelda gushed about her time spent creating the movie as she added: “I had the best time making this with an amazing cast.”

The new film will be based off of the eerie psychological novel by author Charlotte Northedge.

The movie will revolve around a married couple who are itching for a new start.

The couple are offered the chance to buy a rumbling old cottage in Suffolk and jump at it.

Once they arrive to Suffolk, the locals are less than welcoming as they all know a secret about the old house. Soon, the couple realise they have made a huge mistake.

As Imelda announced the news of her appearance in the film, fans and friends all ran to the comments to share their excitement.

Claire wrote: “Amazing.”

Linda said: “Congrats! Hope it’s a huge success for you and everyone involved.”

Gillian added: “Congratulations, I’m so excited to see this.”

Conor remarked: “Wow. I knew you had the actor in you. Able to sing, able to act. That’s all art, so exciting.”

And Imelda May recently revealed how “pal” Sinead O’Connor “saved” her several times as she remembers their close friendship.

Appearing on The Late Late Show with Patrick Kielty earlier this year. the singer opened up about the tough year she has had as she explained: “I have had twelve months of it.

“My good pal Jeff Beck, he died in January, I was with him in January and I was singing to him.

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“And then of course Sinead and Shane of course, we lost Christy as well and then my dad.

“So it’s been one of them years.”

The Dublin native then went on to speak about the love she had for her “pal” Sinead O’Connor.

The legendary singer passed away, aged 56, in July last year.

Imelda said: “We were always there when we needed to be and she saved me.

“She saved me a couple of times actually, she’d hound me until I answered the phone and she was just a really good friend and I loved her so much.

“She was brilliant.”