Spelling would team up with R&B superstar Usher, who has already signed on as slick lawyer Billy Flynn.
The star is currently negotiating with the husband-and-wife producing team of Barry and Fran Weissler to take over the role from Rita Wilson.
The couple have managed to persuade a variety of celebrities from other realms of the entertainment industry to appear on the New York stage including Brooke Shields, Melanie Griffith, Huey Lewis and Billy Zane.
Spelling would take over the role at the end of August.
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