Rihanna to board 'Battleship' movie adaptation

The next musical artist is making the transition to the big screen. This time, it's Rihanna, who will join Alexander Skarsgard and Taylor Kitsch in Peter Berg's upcoming Universal action flick "Battleship."

The film is based on Hasbro's board game, and it's ready to sail to theaters May 25, 2012. Variety also points out Kitsch plays a naval officer. Skarsgard is his brother. No word yet about Rihanna's role.