LOS ANGELES - Heather Locklear, who's married to rock star Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi, will next play the mother of pop star Hilary Duff.

The 42-year-old actress has just signed on for "The Perfect Man," which centers on a teenager (Duff) whose quest is to find the perfect partner for her single mom (Locklear) and in the process has a run-in with the law, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"Sex and the City's" Chris Noth will play a family friend who may just be the ideal candidate for the job, if any of the women would pay attention. Mike O'Malley ("Yes, Dear") will play a potential suitor.

Mark Rosman, who also directed the other Duff film "A Cinderella Story," will helm the Universal Pictures project, which will begin shooting in late April in Toronto.

In 2003, Locklear appeared in "Uptown Girls" and "Looney Tunes: Back in Action." Her television credits include "Spin City" and "Melrose Place," "T.J. Hooker" and "Dynasty."