Paul McCartney considering Shrek soundtrack, cameo

Paul McCartney's (apparent) unofficial manager, his three-year-old daughter, Beatrice, has likely yet to comprehend her father's cultural impact. She probably thinks he spends too much time in coffee shops, and would get a big break if only he'd put that spot-on Shrek impersonation to good use.

Fortunately for her, and anyone who enjoys movies with relentless pop culture references pre-dating Smash Mouth, McCartney is talking to the producers of Shrek 4 about composing its soundtrack and garnering a minor speaking part. It won't be the first time the ex-Beatle has contributed to the endlessly lucrative fairy tale franchise - his 1974 Wings hit for James Bond, "Live and Let Die," was used as a frog-sung funeral dirge in the last installment.

"I'm a huge fan of Shrek," McCartney recently told The Sun, adding that he often tries to impress his little girl with his best ogre-like, Scottish accent.

Meanwhile, for anyone who digs on Paul but finds CGI more nauseating than green Cheetos, a three-DVD career retrospective titled The McCartney Years hits shelves November 13.

Related links:
PaulMcCartney.com
McCartney on IMDB
Shrek.com

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