Justin Timberlake's much-awaited big screen debut film "Alpha Dog" may have to wait a bit longer for release because of a delay caused by a legal technicality.

The release of the film, based on the life of Los Angeles drug dealer Jesse James Hollywood, coincides with his trial on murder charges. Hollywood became one of the youngest men ever to be on the FBI's most wanted list.

The film stars Bruce Willis among others and is directed by Nick Cassavates, reports Pagesix.com.

Timberlake's representative said: "People who have seen the latest cut think the movie's going to be amazing."

He added, "We look forward to its release."

This is a big step away from Timberlake after being part of a very popular boy band 'Nsync, going solo to even more success and having dated the pop princess Britney Spears.

The lawyers for Hollywood argue that the movie will make it difficult for their client to get a fair trial.