Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron has been roped in to star as a conman in the new heist movie 'Art Of The Steal'.

The actor will be seen playing the role of a criminal who executes a series of elaborate heists while leading another life as an upstanding citizen.

According to variety.com, the 22-year-old 'High School Musical' star will also produce the drama under his Ninjas Runnin' Wild production company.