The One Direction star, 20, attended Harvey Weinstein’s pre-Oscars party at the weekend, and was apparently a hit with movie bosses also in attendance.
A source told a UK newspaper: “Harry is very focused on his singing career but there’s a real buzz about him. Movie makers see him as a new Zac Efron and think he would be a perfect casting for movie musical.”
Universal Pictures are making the film version of the incredibly successful musical and Harry is reportedly at the top of the list for the casting.
“He’s top of the Wicked team’s wish list to play the romantic lead role of Fiyero – who becomes the scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz,” the source added.
Harvey Weinstein recently admitted he wants to make Harry a movie star, joking: “First he’s got to date three of my daughters. They all think he’s extremely handsome.”
It seems that movie bosses are not the only ones who are impressed with Harry, with him recently becoming friends with Johnny Depp.
Harry and Johnny met when they lived close to each other in Hampstead last, and met up when Harry was in LA last week.
A source said: “Harry and Johnny have become good mates lately. Johnny has been on call to give Harry advice and, if he can, help him cope with the pressures of being a superstar.
“Harry is in total awe of Johnny and looks on him as his ultimate hero, while Johnny sees Harry as a younger version of himself.”