Actor Nicholas Hoult will feature in "Kill Your Friends", a movie based on John Niven's 2008 book of the same name.

The 24-year-old will play an A&R (Artists and repertoire) agent in the film, reports deadline.com.

Hoult will star alongside James Piddock, who has been cast as Derek Sommers, managing director of the record label.

"Kill Your Friends" will be directed by Owe Harris, while Gregor Cameron and Will Clarke are producing.