The composer and producer behind musical hits Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and Phantom of the Opera, Chess and others has secured the rights to turn the 2003 comedy movie, which starred Jack Black, into a stage musical.

Lloyd Webber told CBC radio that he is "very excited" about the project. "There may be songs for me in it," he said, but added that "it's also got songs in it as it stands."

The film was originally scored by Shudder to Think frontman Craig Wedren, and contains hits by the likes of Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Cream, AC/DC and The Who.