Patsy Kensit starred in Lethal Weapon II

Executives are discussing possible parts in the rural drama with the 35-year-old star's agent.

The former child performer - once married to Oasis star Liam Gallagher - has appeared in movies Lethal Weapon II and Absolute Beginners.

An Emmerdale spokesman said: "We'd like her to appear, but whether in a cameo or a major role, we don't know."

"Nothing's been confirmed yet. Nothing's gone any further than that."

Despite her acting pedigree, Kensit has attracted more media attention for her love life over recent years.

As well as her failed marriage to Gallagher, she has also been married to rock stars Jim Kerr and Dan Donovan.

She has been starring in West End stage comedy See You Next Tuesday, alongside Nigel Havers, which closed on on Sunday.