Change of lifeSTYLES: One Direction's Harry 'to give up celebrity privileges to live at sea as he prepares for first film role'

By Helen Turnbull For Mailonline

Published: 04:49 EST, 13 April 2016 | Updated: 07:46 EST, 13 April 2016

Since being sky-rocketed into the limelight at the tender age of 16, Harry Styles has lapped up the lavish lifestyle which comes part of the package when cast in a globally-appreciated boyband.

But the One Direction heart-throb is rumoured to bid a fond farewell to his celebrity privileges - such as posh dinners with the Primrose Hill posse - for a simpler life in order to help him prepare for his first film role.

Harry, 22, will join the cast and crew of Dunkirk on an old Navy ship which has no access to electricity or running water, according to The Sun.

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Change of lifeSTYLES: One Direction's Harry will reportedly give up his celebrity privileges to live at sea as he prepares for his first film role

Change of lifeSTYLES: One Direction's Harry will reportedly give up his celebrity privileges to live at sea as he prepares for his first film role

A source told the newspaper: 'He knows this boot camp at sea is a big part of the job and is keen to get stuck in. But this will be tough and producers are trying to make life on board as realistic as possible.'

The experience will be a testing time for Harry as he and his co-stars will have to get by on rations of food - as opposed to the slap-up five-star meals out he's used to. 

But perhaps the hardest challenge for the aspiring actor will be coping without his smart phone and the lack of connection to the outside world.

Harry's management declined to comment when approached by MailOnline.

See Harry Styles updates as he is 'to give up celebrity privileges to live at sea'

A new Direction: Harry, 22, will join the cast and crew of Dunkirk on an old Navy ship which has no access to electricity or running water, according to The Sun

A new Direction: Harry, 22, will join the cast and crew of Dunkirk on an old Navy ship which has no access to electricity or running water, according to The Sun

Top secret: Harry's role - which is so far undisclosed - in Christopher Nolan's World War II action-thriller will mark his Hollywood acting debut

Top secret: Harry's role - which is so far undisclosed - in Christopher Nolan's World War II action-thriller will mark his Hollywood acting debut

Harry's role - which is so far undisclosed - in Christopher Nolan's World War II action-thriller will mark his Hollywood acting debut.

Details surrounding the plot of Dunkirk are yet to be released but it's common knowledge the singer will star alongside Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance and and Kenneth Branagh.

Of the film role, an insider said previously: 'Harry has gone straight in at the top. Dunkirk will be massive. He was asked to audition for the part - which will be substantial - and impressed Christopher. 

'This is now a great chance for him to show his acting skills and put himself in the frame for more huge movie roles. But music is still very much on his agenda and he would like to do both going forward.'

Curtain call: One Direction pictured at the BBC Music Awards in December - their last red carpet appearance before their hiatus

Curtain call: One Direction pictured at the BBC Music Awards in December - their last red carpet appearance before their hiatus

Daddy on duty: While Harry concentrates on realising his Hollywood dreams, band-mate Louis Tomlinson is tied up with parenting duties following the birth of his son Freddie in January

Daddy on duty: While Harry concentrates on realising his Hollywood dreams, band-mate Louis Tomlinson is tied up with parenting duties following the birth of his son Freddie in January

Music's new power couple: Liam Payne has since struck up a romance with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, sparking speculation they plan to make music together

Music's new power couple: Liam Payne has since struck up a romance with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, sparking speculation they plan to make music together

The project marks Harry's first piece of solo work since One Direction went on hiatus in January.

While he concentrates on realising his Hollywood dreams, band-mate Louis Tomlinson is tied up with parenting duties following the birth of his son Freddie in January.

Meanwhile, Liam Payne has since struck up a romance with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, sparking speculation they plan to make music together while Niall Horan has been making the most of his freedom - splitting his time between London and Los Angeles.

Lad of leisure: Niall Horan is yet to accept any offers of work and is making the most of his freedom. Most recently the golf fan was pictured at the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, last week

Lad of leisure: Niall Horan is yet to accept any offers of work and is making the most of his freedom. Most recently the golf fan was pictured at the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, last week

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