Soon the voice of God himself could be directing you to the supermarket as it has been announced Morgan Freeman will be lending his dulcet¹ tones to a GPS navigation app.

 

Google isn't just paying the smooth-talking actor to create some drive-time joy, as the feature is being released ahead of Freeman's appearance in the blockbuster sequel London Has Fallen and he will be talking in character.

 

The Oscar winner will aid US drivers and travellers on Waze, a free app available for download on iOS and android phones.

 

Freeman's soothing² voice, in character as the United States vice³ president, will be an optional setting that can direct users to their destinations in his calming tones.

 

Interestingly directions will be addressed to drivers as if they are the president, and trips will be peppered with lines from the action thriller⁴ to present a sense of urgency to your journey.

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