Washington, Sept 4 Fans of British actor Colin Firth will soon see him on the royal throne as the star plays King George VI in his upcoming movie.

The 48-year-old actor will play Queen Elizabeth II's father in The King's Speech, reports Contactmusic.

The film depicts the efforts of the royal house to correct a stammer in his speech when he was to ascend the throne following his brother Edward VIII's abdication in 1936.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Geoffrey Rush has been roped in to play the king's speech therapist Lionel Logue. (ANI)