DAMON Albarn is rumoured to be one of the contenders to be artistic director for the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics.
The Blur and Gorillaz frontman, who grew up in Leytonstone, has held talks with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).
Mr Albarn, 41, worked with artist Jamie Hewlett to create the animated title sequence and music for the BBC's coverage of last year's Beijing Olympics.
Another name in the frame is director Stephen Daldry, whose films include Billy Elliot, The Hours and The Reader.
The appointment is expected to be announced in the New Year.
A LOCOG spokeswoman said: “We are some way off making an appointment and we can't comment on speculation.”
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